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SINGAPORE
Population (2003): 4.19 million (including permanent residents, foreign workers).
Annual growth rate: 0.3% (total); 1.7% (residents).
Ethnic groups: Chinese 77%, Malays 14%, Indians 8%.
Religions: Buddhist, Taoist, Muslim, Christian, Hindu.
Languages: English, Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, Malay, Tamil.
Education: Years compulsory--six. Attendance--94%. Literacy--94%.
Health (2003): Infant mortality rate--1.4/1,000. Life expectancy--77 yrs. male, 81 yrs. female.
Work force (June 2004, 2.16 million): Manufacturing and commerce--37%; services--41%. |
Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The annual growth rate for 1998 was 1.9%.
Singapore has a varied linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage. Malay is the national language, but Chinese, English, and Tamil also are official languages. English is widely used in professions, businesses, and schools. |
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