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According to localcollegeexplorer, Singapore has a long and complex history, beginning with the founding of a trading post by the British East India Company in 1819. It was soon made a British colony and known as the Straits Settlements. During World War II, Singapore was occupied by Japan until 1945, when it was liberated by British forces. After the war ended, Singapore became part of the newly formed Federation of Malaya, but it left in 1965 to become an independent nation. Since then, Singapore has grown to become one of the most prosperous countries in Southeast Asia, with a strong economy and robust infrastructure. It is also an important regional hub for finance and trade, as well as an international transportation center. The country’s success is often attributed to its meritocratic system and its focus on education, which have allowed it to develop into a modern metropolis with world-class amenities. In recent years, Singapore has increasingly embraced technology and innovation as part of its economic development strategy. This has led to numerous initiatives such as Smart Nation and Industry 4.0 that are helping to make Singapore one of the most advanced countries in Asia Pacific region technologically speaking. In 2010, Singapore was a parliamentary republic located in Southeast Asia. This small nation had an area of 719.9 square kilometers and a population of around 5 million people. The capital and largest city was Singapore while other major cities included Bukit Timah and Jurong East. English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil were the official languages of the country. The economy of Singapore in 2010 was highly developed and diversified with services accounting for around 75% of GDP followed by manufacturing at about 20%. Services included finance, banking, tourism, shipping and logistics while manufacturing included electronics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In terms of infrastructure, Singapore had a modern port at Tanjong Pagar which enabled easy access to international trade partners. A well-developed road system connected all parts of the country while public transportation options included buses and trains for tourists to explore its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and nature reserves including Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Check ezinereligion for Singapore Religion and Languages.

Travel to Singapore
Travel to Singapore

Travel to Singapore

Area: 719.2 km² Residents: 5,607,300 (2016 estimate) Population density: 7,797 E / km² Form of Government: Republic System of Government: Parliamentary illiberal democracy Neighboring countries: (Malaysia, Indonesia) Capital: Singapore National language: Malay, Chinese, Tamil, English Religions: 42.5% Buddhists, 14.9% Muslims, 8.5% Taoists, 4.8% Roman Catholic, 4% Hindu Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD) 1 SGD = 100 cents Exchange rates: 1 EUR = 1.59 SGD 1 SGD = 0.63 EUR 1 CHF = 1.44 SGD 1 SGD = 0.70 CHF (rate from 03/26/2021) Telephone area code: +65 Time zone: UTC +8 In 2020,…

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Singapore Wildlife
Singapore Wildlife and Economy

Singapore Wildlife and Economy

Animals and Plants From rainforest to urban jungle Where there is a modern city today, the area was still covered with tropical rainforest a few decades ago. This was completely cut down in order to build a country at this point. All of the forest areas that are now growing in Singapore were created after the clearing. On the outside of the coastal areas, where some mangrove forests still grow, there are almost no plants from earlier times. Singapore’s artificial…

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Singapore
Singapore Guide

Singapore Guide

Singapore – country information Country name Singapore Official name Republic of Singapore Capital Singapore Continent Asia Area 683 km2 Population 5,399,200 (2013) Foundation of a state 9/8/1965 The highest mountains highest point 176 m State system a pluralist republic with a unicameral parliament The biggest cities Singapore (capital city) Official language Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English Ethnicity/National Composition Chinese 78%, Malays 14%, Indians 7% Religious affiliation Buddhists and Taoists 55%, Muslims 15.5%, Christians 12.5%, Hindus 3.5%, no religion 13.5% Currency 1…

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