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Singapore����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Flag Country Profile:  Singapore   
Population
Title: Demographic Indicators
Resource Type: Database
Resource Language(s): English    
Abstract: Data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population estimate for 2000 is 4.2 million
Affiliation: U.S. Census Bureau
Title: Electronic Development and Environment Information System (ELDIS)
Resource Type: Database
Resource Language(s): English    
Author: Various
Abstract: ELDIS is a gateway to online information on development in countries of the South. Coverage includes social, economic, political and environmental issues. Singapore Health and Population Pages
Affiliation: Institute of Development Studies
Title: Singapore Ethnologue
Resource Type: Report
Resource Language(s): English    
Author: Barbara F. Grimes, Editor
Abstract: Some quick facts extracted from the Ethnologue:

  • Total Population (1995) 2,836,000
  • The number of languages listed for Singapore is 26.
  • Total ethnic Chinese are 2,227,000 or 76.4% of the population. Population is also comprised of 50,000 persons of Filipino origin. 
  • Literacy rate 87% to 90%.
  • Religions: Chinese traditional religion, Muslim, secular, Christian, Hindu.
  • Affiliation: Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc.
    Title: Socio-Demographic Profile
    Resource Type: Web Site
    Resource Language(s): English    
    Abstract: Profile by International Planned Parenthood Federation includes information on Sexual and Reproductive Health, The Singapore Planned Parenthood Association, Country Information, FPA Details, Socio-Demographic Profile.
    Affiliation: International Planned Parenthood Federation


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