A small island city-state located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore has an area of about 685.4 sq km - slightly larger than 3.5 times the size of Washington DC. However, its small physical size belies its great economic strength and resilience.

Despite the inherent limitations of a small domestic economy and lack of natural resources, Singapore has established itself as one of the world's top trading nations, and is consistently voted as one of the world's best business locations.

Singapore's strategic location and political stability have made it an attractive oasis for many foreign corporations seeking to target Asian markets. Recent world-recognised accolades bestowed include the most cost-competitive place for business in the KPMG Competitiveness Alternative Study 2006 and the world's easiest place to do business in the World Bank report: "Doing Business 2007: How to Reform".

For more information on Singapore's key statistics, please click here.

But it's not just all work and no play in Singapore. Increasingly, Singapore is being seen as the Number 1 Asian city to work in. We are ranked second in the country brand for nightlife and dining, according to the Global Country Brand Index. 

For more on how Singapore compares, visit Why Singapore.