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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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What is the national flower of Singapore?
It is an hybrid orchid variety called Vanda Miss Joaquim. created by Ms. Vanda Joaquim. It's 4 primary flower petals symbolizes the four ethnic groups of Singapore. Two supporting secondary petals symbolizes the sharing of glory and pain. Its Stigma with combined male and female parts symbolizes the roots of happiness. The VMJ orchid has a trait where it blooms throughout the year, a flower of beauty and persistence, and when one flower perishes and falls, another will grow out at the same spot, symbolizing never-ending hope and renewal of the future.
What is the youngest country in Asia?
Politically, East Timor is Asia's youngest country, having been occupied by Indonesia.
How does the time difference between Manchester and Singapore work when flying?
When you are traveling to Singapore you advance your watch/phone, and when you are traveling to Manchester you turn it back. When traveling between the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October the difference is seven hours, and when traveling between the last Sunday of October and the last Sunday of March the difference is eight hours.
What was Singapore like in the 1800s?
a fishing vilage. there was no tourism at all until sir stamfor raffles came in 1819.
Generally to hold liquids.
Like a Windshield washer or brake fluid reservoir.
But also to hold things like a "Vacuum" (yes I know a vacuum does not exists but That's what the car manufacturers call it)
What is the responsibility of Dr NG Eng Hen?
He enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy. He also secure a swift.
Why people in Singapore think that climbing mountain is not a sport?
Correct me if I am wrong but are there any large hills let alone mountains in Singapore. Then there is the question of how much time the people of Singapore have to go mountain climbing for exercise or other reasons
A poem for Sir Stamford Raffles?
Sir Stamford Raffles is so great,he found Singapore as a trading port, the port was free and safe ,no taxes had to be paid,all thanks to Sir Stamford Raffles,Singapore became a modern city and always remain a free port.
We can consider so. Raffles was sent by the East-India Company to look for a colony that would help the British secure the East West trade. Spices were really expensive and they are very welcomed in European countries, together with tea leaves. These 2 items can be sold at really high prices in these countries. What the East-India company was trying to do is to bring the Chinese tea leaves back to Britain. The British traded witht the Chinese, with opium. Opium was sometime that Chinese didn't have, and are dying to get. It is a substances something like cigarettes. When someone starts taking it, they get addicted. It was a scheming way of securing the trade. The journey from the then base of East-India Company, India, to China, is very far. It would be ideal if there was a colony of the British right in the shortest route to China. It would allow ships to rest, fix and replenish stocks like food. Most importantly, it would provide some form of protection for Britsh ships because the colony can sent out the navy to help if some ship is in danger or etc. Although many would say Raffles was not the main contributor to the development of modern Singapore, we cannot doubt that Singapore would not be what it is if Raffles didn't want to built a port here. With the foundation laid down, Singapore would progess faster and smoother.
Why did Sang Nila Utama came to Singapore?
1) He is the ruler of Palembang in Sumatra and he is the founder of Singapore. While he was hunting, he came upon an island (Temasek) which was very white. And he decided to take a look at the island. As he was heading to the island, a violent storm took place and the boat Sang Utama and crew were in was sinking. One of the boatman told Sang Utama that the boat was sinking because of his crown. After realizing that, Sang Utama threw his crown into the sea and everything went fine. The next day the ship anchored and the crew went to hunt. As they were hunting, they saw a strange lion and sang Utama knew that it was a good sign and he called the island Singapora.
What is the most popular last name in Portugal?
We have many many popular last names, but I'll try and enumerate the ones which I think may be more common: Silva, Sousa, Santos, Costa, Ferreira, Pereira. Some of them may seem familiar to you as they're also used in many latin countries that had historical contact with portuguese people such as Angola, Brazil, even Mexico.
How long does it take for priority mail during holidays?
It can take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks. There are no guarantee's on priority mail during the holiday (USPS). The only guaranteed mail delivery is USPS Express Mail.
When did sang nila utama came to Singapore?
original answer: he came to Singapore in the 20th century
funny, very funny.
According to legend, Sang Nila Utama, also known as Sri Tri Buana, was a prince from Palembang who founded ancient Singapore. According to the Malay Annals, the prince ruled the island from 1299 to 1347.
What was Lim Bo Seng's hobbies?
He play five stone, catching marbles game and many more...in his olden days.
Did the Japanese attack Singapore from Malaya?
yes the japanese used malaya at that time as a front to attack singapore as the terrain covered the japanese troops well and they could use the sultans palace as a hiding place as the british could not fire at the sultans palace because of their promise to the sultan of malaya
Difference between self government and independence?
In 1959, Singapore was granted Self-Government status, which means Singapore could form it's own government to govern the internal running of the country, but was still defended by the British and came under their authority for external matters like international trade and military matters.
Then in 1963, Singapore merged with Malaya to form Malaysia and thus broke away from British rule totally.
Independence came only in 1965, when Singapore broke away from Malaysia to become an independent island nation.
Singapore don't really have any enemies as they can't attack but only defend... Maybe North Korea is their enemy?
What is the population of Singapore?
In 2005 the estimate was 4,291,000.
The total population of Singapore is about 4.84 million.
According to the 2012 census, 5,312,400.
What steps lead to World War 2?
Well, the wars that were created in the World War II was the Holocaust, when the Soviet Union tried to spread communism throughout the entire world, the Vietnam War and the Korean War. I just learned this is History class :] so likee..hope it helpss.?? :DD
