Singapore is the first country I visited after I stepped out of India. Though I spent just 8hours in singapore I was very fascinated by how a small country can be one of the developed countries of the world. Let me describe about Singapore in detail, since that's what my blog is about.
Even though singapore is small, but it is an economic giant. The city has a mixed population from Malay, Indian, Chinese, Arab and English cultures. A full calendar of traditional festivals and holidays are celebrated throughout the years. The country includes the island of Singapore and 63 islands. The capital city is also called as Singapore, covers about a third of the area of the main island.
Geography:
Located at the tip of Malay peninsula, Singapore's tropical climate welcomes many tourists. The island enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinct seasons, high humidity and abundant rainfall.
Independence:
Singapore was separated from Malaysia on 9th August 1965 and became a democratic and independent nation. Independent Singapore was admitted to the United Nations on 21st Sept 1965 and became member of common wealth nations. Thereafter Singapore has always struggled to survive and prosper on its own.
Economy of Singapore:
Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy. Singapore has third higest per capita income in the world. The Singaporean economy is known as one of the innovative, most competitive and most business friendly. The port of Singapore is one of the world's five busiest port. The currency of Singapore is Singapore dollar. The world bank has named Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business. It is also world's fourth largest foreign-exchange trading center after London, NY and Tokyo. Singapore has world's highest percentage of millionaires, one of every six households having at least one million US dollars in disposable wealth.
Religion:
Buddhism is most widely practiced religion in singapore. Other religions followed by the people are christianity, islam, hinduism and Taoism. The variety in the religion is a direct reflection of the diversity of the races living there.
Languages:
Singapore has four official languages: English, chinese, malay and tamil. Business is conducted in English, and official documents are written in non english languages. However, Malay is the national language of Singapore.
Culture:
Singapore culture is a cosmopolitan society where people interact among different races. Behind the facade of modern city, these ethnic races are still visible. The old streets of Chinatown can still be seen, muslims in Arab streets, and little India along serangoon road has distinct ambience. Each racial group has its own distinctive religion and there are colorful festivals of special significance all year round.
In Singapore there are lot of cuisines to offer. Indian food are relatively spicier, chinese food is mostly sea food. Malay cooking uses coconut milk as their main ingredient.
Flag:
The colors of Singapore flag represent red for brotherhood and equality, white for purity and virtue, crescent moon represents young nation on rise, five stars stand for democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Even though singapore is small, but it is an economic giant. The city has a mixed population from Malay, Indian, Chinese, Arab and English cultures. A full calendar of traditional festivals and holidays are celebrated throughout the years. The country includes the island of Singapore and 63 islands. The capital city is also called as Singapore, covers about a third of the area of the main island.Geography:
Located at the tip of Malay peninsula, Singapore's tropical climate welcomes many tourists. The island enables visitors to enjoy its many sites and attractions in a safe, clean and green environment. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinct seasons, high humidity and abundant rainfall.
Independence:
Singapore was separated from Malaysia on 9th August 1965 and became a democratic and independent nation. Independent Singapore was admitted to the United Nations on 21st Sept 1965 and became member of common wealth nations. Thereafter Singapore has always struggled to survive and prosper on its own.
Economy of Singapore:
Singapore has a highly developed market-based economy. Singapore has third higest per capita income in the world. The Singaporean economy is known as one of the innovative, most competitive and most business friendly. The port of Singapore is one of the world's five busiest port. The currency of Singapore is Singapore dollar. The world bank has named Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business. It is also world's fourth largest foreign-exchange trading center after London, NY and Tokyo. Singapore has world's highest percentage of millionaires, one of every six households having at least one million US dollars in disposable wealth.
Religion:
Buddhism is most widely practiced religion in singapore. Other religions followed by the people are christianity, islam, hinduism and Taoism. The variety in the religion is a direct reflection of the diversity of the races living there.
Languages:
Singapore has four official languages: English, chinese, malay and tamil. Business is conducted in English, and official documents are written in non english languages. However, Malay is the national language of Singapore.
Culture:
Singapore culture is a cosmopolitan society where people interact among different races. Behind the facade of modern city, these ethnic races are still visible. The old streets of Chinatown can still be seen, muslims in Arab streets, and little India along serangoon road has distinct ambience. Each racial group has its own distinctive religion and there are colorful festivals of special significance all year round.
In Singapore there are lot of cuisines to offer. Indian food are relatively spicier, chinese food is mostly sea food. Malay cooking uses coconut milk as their main ingredient.
Flag:
The colors of Singapore flag represent red for brotherhood and equality, white for purity and virtue, crescent moon represents young nation on rise, five stars stand for democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Very nice and detailed info... Good work
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Himanshu
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