Brief History
Singapore was only founded in 1819, and came into existence as an independent state only in 1965. Yet, written in our short history are colorful and dramatic events that have shaped the country.

Geography & Climate
Information on Singapore's geography, climate patterns, and flora and fauna.

Society & Culture
Some culture shock is inevitable, so knowing what makes our society tick can't hurt. There's also information on some cultural and social taboos.

Languages
Four official languages - English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil - and one unofficial language, Singlish, Singapore's very own version of spoken English.

The Government
Read about how the government is run here, as well as information on the cabinet and parliament.