FACTSHEET

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▪ During the 14th century, the small but strategically-located island of Singapore was named “The Lion City” or Singapura.

▪ Singapore is one of the three city-states in the world; the others are Vatican and Monaco.

▪ According to a study by the British Council, Singaporeans have the fastest walking speed of all people worldwide. On average, they can walk about 6.15 km in an hour.

▪ The world’s first night zoo, The Night Safari, is in Singapore.

▪ The largest fountain in the world is in Singapore, at the heart of Suntec City.

▪ The longest human domino chain was set in Singapore in 2000.

▪ Singapore is also a Commonwealth member, and for this reason, Singapore citizens have rights to vote in all elections in the U.K..