How A Dot On The Map Became One Of The Richest Countries On Earth

New Delhi: Singapore is a city, a nation and a global symbol of ambition, all contained within a single name. It may look like a tiny dot on world maps, but it commands enormous respect across the world. Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, it is the only place on earth that functions entirely as both a city and a sovereign country. Located off Malaysia’s southern coast, this city-state spans approximately 734 square kilometres. The land may feel compact, but the dynamism and progress it radiates seem limitless.

Unlike most countries that share power across regions or states, Singapore operates from a single centre of governance. There are no provinces, no territorial divisions and no layers of bureaucracy. One government leads the nation, one heartbeat drives decision-making a