75% of Singapore is Chinese. Why are all the streets in English?

As we all know, China is the most populous country in the world, and there are many China people all over the world. According to survey statistics, there are 60 million China people who have settled overseas, most of whom are located in some countries in Southeast Asia. For example, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, which we are familiar with ... among the countries where Chinese have settled, Singapore has the largest number of Chinese, accounting for 75% of the country. The proportion of Chinese in Singapore is so large, but all the streets and alleys in this country are in English. Many people don't understand this. Let's have a look.

Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, so this country consists of Singapore Island and 63 surrounding islands. Singapore is one of the most developed cities in Asia. People here have a high happiness index and a good life. Singapore is a very famous country in the world and the fourth largest international financial center in the world. At the same time, Singapore is also a country rich in tourism resources, and a large number of tourists come here every year.

Visitors here will be surprised to find that there are many people from China in this country. The population of this country is 5607283(20 16 data), but the proportion of Chinese is as high as 75%. So many tourists come here with the sight of China. Although there are many Chinese in Singapore, English is the main language in this country. The shops and restaurants on the street are mainly in English, and Chinese is rarely seen. Although the country has four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, the local people mainly speak English.

Singapore is a big immigrant country, but many people don't understand it after they settle here. China tourists who come here to play also express their helplessness. Why don't you speak Chinese when China is a big country? There are indeed many Chinese in Singapore, but for this country, Malay is the mother tongue and English is the common language. As for Chinese, it is only used more in Chinese circles. The official language of this country is English, and some government affairs and business contacts are mainly in English. Although there are many Chinese in the street, relatively speaking, English is the majority. Moreover, among China people, fewer and fewer people speak Chinese, and English is the main language.

In fact, Singapore is a multicultural international city. Besides Chinese, there are two races, Indians and Malays. No matter what race it is or where it comes from, race is very tolerant and respectful, so this country is also very stable.

Singapore is also a big tourist country. Despite these helplessness and incomprehension, the scenery here is still very good. Singapore has many firsts in the world: for example? The most suitable place for Asians to live? 、? The country with the highest quality of life in the world? 、? The most global city? Wait a minute. And the food and snacks here are very famous, but the consumption here is also relatively high.