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Slideshow: 7 Surprising Facts about Singapore

By Joseph Birdsey

Updated March 6, 2016 Updated March 6, 2016

With its excellent corporate credentials, low levels of crime, strong economic growth, and increasingly prominent universities, it’s no surprise that Singapore is a popular choice for international students who are looking to study in Asia. The city-state’s continued appeal has been recognized in the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities, which ranks Singapore as the world’s sixth-best city for students.

In celebration, we’ve dug out some surprising facts about Singapore. How many of the city’s four official languages could you name? Did you know that Singaporeans walk faster than the rest of the world’s city dwellers? Discover more surprising facts about Singapore by clicking through the slideshow below!

Explore the world’s leading urban destinations for international students, with the latest edition of the QS Best Student Cities. This annual index assesses cities in five key categories: university rankings, student mix, desirability, employer activity and affordability.

This article was originally published in January 2016 . It was last updated in March 2016

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