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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 water unsustainable in Singapore?
Singapore's population is rising and the total water usage is increasing. Although Singapore is recycling sewage water, it can only supply 10% of the population. Singapore is also desalinating seawater, but it is too slow to meet the demands of Singaporeans. Hence, Singapore has to buy most of the water from countries like Malaysia. If somehow, Malaysia has a grudge on Singapore, Singapore's water will not last even long.
How long is a flight from Singapore to Guang Zhou?
3hr 50min to 4hr 00min Singapore Changi (SIN) to Guangzhou (CAN) by a nonstop flight operated by China Southern Airlines or Singapore Airlines.
Why did PAP win 1959 election?
They won the election because they appealed well to the general public and addressed their needs and desires. This includes the desire for immediate independence from the british, democracy among the people and the desire among trade union workers and communist supporters for the communist leaders that had been jailed to be set free as was promised in the campaign
What is the difference between Singapore's biodiversity and the biodiversity in other countries?
Singapore is a much more biodiverse place than many other countries for two reasons. The first is that the island climate supports many different kinds of life forms. The second is that Singapore has a long history of exploration, and many explorers stopped at Singapore or traveled through it. They left behind native species of their homelands or of the lands they explored, giving Singapore a variety of unique species that could thrive in the tropical environment.
You are a filipino do you need visa to enter Singapore?
You don't need a visa for short term travel, but you will need to have your passport valid at least 6 months, present your return ticket and hotel voucher, and might be asked to provide the proof of funds to survive in the country for the duration of the trip.
In case of longer stay (a month up) and insufficient funds, you might get grilled by otherwise very professional immigration staff.
Also, you can look through this service singapore-visa.net
How long is flight from Singapore to London?
The average flight time is 13 hours, 29 minutes.
This is only an approximation and flight times are likely to vary. Your airline will provide you with a flight time when you book a flight.
Why Australia attract more tourist from all around the world than Singapore?
because of the attractive wild life and culture
What does Kiap mean in Singapore?
Means like, to grasp or to get stuck in between two objects apparently.
How many kyats in one Singapore dollar?
Rates change daily. Check a site such as www.xe.com for the latest values.
How long is flight time from Washington to Singapore?
This is a long flight. It is currently about 15 hours over the North Pole.
How do you get a degree in optometry in Singapore?
To be eligible for admission into this optometry degree programme, applicants must have a Diploma in Optometry qualification from Singapore Polytechnic. If the number of applicants exceeds the places on offer, the University Selection Committee will make the final decision on the offer of places for the programme.
Where to buy carbon fiber sticker in Singapore?
In Singapore, i got my carbon fibre sticker from SgGarage.com
The material is good n stretchable to paste. thumb Up!
Does Singapore have a lot of trees?
Yes, Singapore has a relatively high number of trees. Singapore is known as a 'Garden City', and the government are planting many trees along roadsides, near buildings and almost anywhere space one can find. There are also many parks where trees are abundant.
How long to fly from bournmouth to Scotland?
There are no longer any flights between Bournemoth and Scotland. You would have to travel from Southampton or Gatwick - flight time about one hour.
Why Singapore have to buy the content of the pipes from Malaysia?
The half of the water in Singapore is lost by evaporation.So Singaporeans buy pipes from Malaysia to take water from Malaysia through the pipes.
Where to buy gentrisone cream in Singapore?
i bought my gentrisone from the pharmacy in guardian. however, you'll need a doctor's prescription to get them.
How does Singapore look like before Stamford Raffles came?
Singapore is plain as it have only kam pong houses
Who is the founder of modern Singapore?
The foundations of modern Singapore have been attributed to Lee Kuan Yew. He has been leading the country for over 30 years (prime minister between 1959 and 1988, but still acting as a "Minister Mentor" after that).
He has successfully led Singapore through difficult times in the 60s (this was when Singapore had just became independent and was still a third world country) to help it become one of the richest countries (per capita).
What two countries were in world war 2?
more than 2 ( germany, Russia, America , Britain, Japan.)
It was a World War.It involved far more than the 4 mentioned.You could include,ALL of Great Britains colonies, such as,Australia,South Africa,Canada,New Zealand,India etc.Also Poland,France,Finland,Norway,Hungary.The list could go on.It truly was a Global war on a huge scale.
What injections do you need for Singapore?
Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever, and Tetanus are all recommended.
