Singapore
Republic of Singapore · South-Eastern Asia
Updated 8 November 2026
Singapore is a country in South-Eastern Asia with its capital in Singapore. Its head of state is Tharman Shanmugaratnam and its head of government is Lawrence Wong. On DiploMaps you can see Singapore on the world map with its leaders, economy, trade and UN votes, and its relations with the United Arab Emirates.
Key facts
- Capital
- Singapore
- Head of state
- Tharman ShanmugaratnamPresident of Singapore since 2023
- Head of government
- Lawrence WongPrime Minister of Singapore since 2024
- Foreign minister
- Vivian BalakrishnanSingaporean politician
- Population
- 6.1 million (2025)
- Area
- 710 km²
- GDP
- $603.9 billion (2025)
- Currency
- Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Official languages
- English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese
- United Nations
- Member since 1965
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia · Asia
Singapore and the UAE
- UAE exports to it (2025)
- $14.5 billion
- UAE imports from it (2025)
- $3.2 billion
- Visa for UAE citizens
- No visa neededUAE nationals are exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 30 days
Memberships
- ASEAN
- Commonwealth of Nations
- Non-Aligned Movement
- Group of 77
- Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Asia Cooperation Dialogue
- APEC
- NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty)