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History of Singapore
Singaporean History dates back to the 11th century when it was settled by the Malays. Singapore became an important British trading port in the mid-1800s. In 1965, it became an independent nation, and had an economy that rivaled Japan.
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Why is Singapore often called'garden city'?
Singapore is often called "Garden City" as there is an abundance of greenery around the island. Even in the city centre, each building is framed by a number of trees and plants. Flowers, as well, can be found along the roadside and in the city centre. Singapore strives to be an eco-friendly city, and it gets an "A" in the plants department.
What does Singapore look like?
Singapore has many tall buildings and sky scrapers. In the 1800's Singapore was mostly all rain forest. Today, only about 4% is rain forest. It also has a hakkas center where you can find chinese,indian and thai food.
territory in exchange for their sacrifices during World War I
let me guess.. connections academny? lol
Does Malaysia still supply Singapore with water?
Yes, Singapore pays Malaysia around 15 cents for every gallon of water. But in return, Singapore also returns some clean water back to Malaysia through the causeway
Who wrote Singapore's national anthem?
The Singapore's national anthem should be something familiar to all Singaporeans. Named "Majulah Singapura", it is known as the identity of the nation. Majulah Singapura Mari kita rakyat Singapura
Sama-sama menuju bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang mulia
Berjaya Singapura Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura The national anthem was written by Encik Zubir Said around 1956-1957. The whole anthem was on the basis of 2 words, "Majulah Singapura", which translates to mean "Onward Singapore". It was selected to be the national anthem by the Singapore self-government in 1959, and formally recognized as the national anthem in 1965, when Singapore attained independance. The original anthem was composed in the key of G-major, but was changed into F-major in 2001 as it seemed to make it sound grander and more inspiring. Every morning, all the students in Singapore will have a sing the national anthem and recite the Pledge as a start of the day.
Can a US felon travel to Singapore after probation is over?
Felons can get passports. I have a felony conviction, and just got mine in the mail yesterday.
== == Americans who have been convicted of a felony cannot get a US passport, so they can't leave the USA, legally, nor re-enter with out a passport. That is the punishment for being a criminal. Definitely something to do a little more research on. I have a friend who not only got a passport as a felon, but WHILE HE WAS ON SUPERVISION. Getting the passport was ROUTINE. He was issued the passport on initial application. Traveling was an issue with his parole officer, who required him to get a judge to authorize it. In Montana, and I am assuming in all other states, there is NO LAW OR RULE that prohibits a felon or x-felon from obtaining a passport. ANYONE, even non-felons, can have a passport denied if they owe back child support, taxes, or student loans. The punishment for being a criminal was to serve the sentence they were given, NOT to be denied a passport. I have traveld overseas on probation. passport was no problem. Anyone anywhere that wants to look you up can find out everything about your conditions of probation,ect. so you should be good while you are there. Most countries are not nearly as tight assed as the guy who wrote the first line and most dont care about American attitudes towards law breakers.
How did Hoo Ah Kay's contribution impact Singapore today?
He makes us more active outside because of the Singapore Botanic Gardens because he is involved in the fund-raising or building of the large garden collection.
How long is flight from Singapore to Dubai?
A flight from Dubai to Singapore would take about 8 hours.
Why is Singapore unable to embrace its Malay origin and influence on modern Singapore?
Singapore is not a Malay speaking country nor is it part of Malaysia. Singapore became an independent country in 1965 and is known as the Republic of Singapore
How did the dutch react to the british claiming Singapore and why?
First, some background information. Singapore then was under the rule of the Johor Sultan, Abdul Rahman. His elder brother, Tengku Hussein did not become the Sultan after their father died because Abdul Rahman was by their father's side at his death and people decided to make him Sultan. Tengku Hussein had no choice but to go and live in Riau. Then Raffles learnt about it and he simply reinstated Tengku Hussein as Sultan and signed a treaty with him to let the British use Singapore. (NOTE: Abdul Rahman is under the influence of the Dutch who were the British's rivals hence Raffles could not ask Abdul Rahman to sign a treaty as the answer is surely a no and the Dutch will go and claim it.) The Dutch were angry that the British had not asked for their consent to claim Singapore. Furthermore, they find it illegitimate and hence threatened to use force to claim Singapore. They also offered to give up their ports in India. (NOTE: They do not have air transport then, so strategic locations really matter for trade. Singapore was located right in the center of the Malay Archipelago and on the China-India tea-opium trade route. Very strategic for trade).
Where is Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve?
Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve is located in the central region of the island, encompassing a significant portion of the central forested area. It is situated near areas like Bishan, MacRitchie, and Bukit Timah, making it accessible for both residents and visitors. The reserve is a crucial ecological zone, housing diverse flora and fauna, as well as various recreational trails and facilities for nature enthusiasts.
What is on the opposite of the earth from Singapore?
Directly opposite Singapore straddles the province borders of Orellana and Pastaza (provinces of Ecuador). You can try inversing Singapore's latitudes - 1.343° North and 103.822° East into 1.343° South and 76.178° West and Google map the location.
