Fun facts about Singapore

1. Singapore is known for Singlish, or Singapore English.
2. The national anthem for Singapore is on the back of a $1000 note in micro text.
3. Besides the main island, Singapore consists of 63 other tiny islands.
4. The 5 stars on the Singapore flag represent the ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
5. Singapore has its national tree planting day on 7th November every year.
6. More than 80% of Singapore's population lives in government subsidised houses.
7. Singaporeans are said to be the fastest pedestrians on the planet.
8. You cannot purchase chewing gum in Singapore
9. Caning is actually still a legal form of punishment in Singapore.
10. Car use is heavily discouraged by the government.
11. Singapore is an important economic base in Southeast Asia.
12. Singapore separated from Great Britain in 1963.
13. People in Singapore speak Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English.
14. Most people are Buddhist, followed by Muslim, Taoist and Christian.
15. Singapore is the largest exporter of ornamental fish.
16. Singapore government had a mascot, Singa the Lion, to promote kindness among Singaporeans.
17. It's a crime to not flush the public toilet after use in Singapore.
18. The Hort Park in Singapore is a gardening lifestyle hub in Asia.
19. Every school kid in Singapore knows the legend of Sang Nila Utama, the prince who founded the Kingdom of Singapura, in 1299.
20. Singapore has changed it's time zone 6 times since 1905.
21. Singapore's first name was Temasek which literally meant sea town. A name which holds good even today.
22. Singaporean kids consistently top the global math and science education ranking.
23. Children and plants are the heart and soul of Singapore.