The ethnic Chinese form 74.2% of the Singaporean population, with the country’s original inhabitants – the Malays, comprising of 13.4%. The Indians make up 9.2%, and Eurasians, Peranakans and others making up a combined 3.2%. Singapore's many races live together in harmony, united by the motto, "Many races, one Singapore", and it is this ethnic diversity that is one of Singapore’s strengths.