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Well I wouldn't say it was "built". It's been around for as long as people have been around. It started off as a fishing village, but was developed as a fort and port during the British occupation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoSingapore has an great harbor, and was thusly controlled by Great Britain. Because it was a major British military installation, the Japanese had to take it.
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∙ 12y agoIt was a good link btwn the 2 economic giants indian and china hence it helped facilitate trade
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When was Singapore founded?
Singapore was found in 1819.
Who founded hypermarkets in Singapore?
First hypermarket in Singapore would be Carrefour.
What country founded Singapore?
Britain took control of Singapore.
When was scouting in Singapore founded?
1910
Who founded the first british colony of Singapore?
the first British colony in Singapore is......................................
Who established Singapore?
It is widely taught in Singapore textbooks that Sir Stamford Raffles 'Founded/Established' modern Singapore.
Why do you have Singapore?
Singapore was founded by the british to be used as a trading port and stop-over for their ships.
Which European country founded Singapore in 1819?
Singapore was colonised by the British in 1819.
Who founded scouting in Singapore?
Frank Cooper Sands
What is Lee Kwan Yew remembered for?
He is the one who founded modern Singapore and without him, Singapore would be part of Malaysia.
What are stamford raffles contribution to Singapore?
He set up a free port and made a town plan to make Singapore an orderly place to live in.
Who founded Singapore?
Sang Nila Utama founded Singapore but Sir Stamford Raffles is the founder of modern Singapore. Juinano: However, Major William Farquhar was the major contributor to Singapore's success. Raffles just signed the treaty and left soon after, only to return at intervals to check on progress. Thus, most of Singapore's success is attributed to Major William Farquhar. Thus, he should be the rightful ruler of Singapore.
