Asia/South-Eastern Asia
Singapore
Singapore
6.1 Mio
710 km²
Singapore dollar
Coastal
English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
Historical Events
1819 - Foundation of Singapore
Stamford Raffles established Singapore as a British trading post.
1867 - Direct British Control
Singapore became a direct colony of the British Empire as part of the Straits Settlements.
1942 - Japanese Occupation
Singapore was occupied by Japanese forces during World War II.
1945 - Return to British Rule
Singapore was returned to British control as a Crown colony following Japan's surrender.
1959 - Self-Governance
Singapore gained self-governance, establishing its own government.
1963 - Joining Malaysia
Singapore became part of the Federation of Malaysia.
1965 - Independence
Singapore was expelled from Malaysia and became an independent sovereign state.