What is the official language of Singapore?

There are many languages in circulation in Singapore. At present, the Singapore government recognizes four languages: English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil, among which Malay is defined as "national language" and English is the lingua franca. Among these official languages, there are many other languages, all of which reflect the multicultural, multi-ethnic and multilingual characteristics of Singapore. In 2009, there were more than 20 languages in Singapore. As a colonial trading port, Singapore is now the center of international trade, attracting foreigners from Asia and other regions for a long time. The language of these people has also greatly influenced the language of Singapore.

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Since independence in 1965, Singapore, as one of the four little dragons in Asia, has rapidly changed from poverty to prosperity by relying on the operation of international trade and human capital. At the same time, with its geographical advantages, Singapore is also one of the important financial, service and shipping centers in Asia. Well-educated citizens are also the political, scientific and cultural ties in Asia. Most Singaporeans are familiar with at least two languages, English and their mother tongue. Singapore is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic society and one of the most international countries in the world. Therefore, Singapore, which is dominated by Chinese, is not a nation-state, but an immigrant country composed of some Malays and Indians, among which Fujian immigrants are the majority of Chinese culture. 38% of the residents living in China are permanent residents, foreign workers with work visas and students with student visas. The proportion of foreign workers in the construction industry and service industry is 80% and 50% respectively. The city's greening and environmental sanitation have achieved remarkable results, so it has the reputation of garden city.