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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 abbreviation for Singapore?
sg is the abbreviation and ends with ".com.sg"
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uk is the abbreviation for United Kingdom and ends with ".co.uk"
my is the abbreviation for Malaysia and ends with ".com.my"
What was Sago Street named after?
The Sago Street (Street of the Dead) in Singapore is located in the China Town area in Singapore. It has been named as the Sago Street because way back in the 1840's, one could find a large number of Sago factories here. It was infamous because of the large number of brothels that were located here.
However towards the end of the twentieth century, the prostitutes abandoned the area. It was then that the Sago Street in Singaporeunderwent a massive transformation. Presently at the Sago Street in Singapore, you will find a large number of shops and bars. The unique characteristic of the Sago Street in Singapore is that on one side of the street there are a large number of pushcarts that sell various items.
The Sago Street (Street of the Dead) in Singapore is located in the China Town area in Singapore. It has been named as the Sago Street because way back in the 1840's, one could find a large number of Sago factories here. It was infamous because of the large number of brothels that were located here.
However towards the end of the twentieth century, the prostitutes abandoned the area. It was then that the Sago Street in Singaporeunderwent a massive transformation. Presently at the Sago Street in Singapore, you will find a large number of shops and bars. The unique characteristic of the Sago Street in Singapore is that on one side of the street there are a large number of pushcarts that sell various items.
How did the Japanese occupation affect Singapore and the people?
The occupation of Singapore by the Japanese was like a long nightmare that lasted for three and a half years, the people suffered and lived in constant fear of the Japanese - the price that a country has to pay when it is occupied by another country.Many people experienced hunger during the Occupation because there was a shortage of food. Essential foodstuffs like rice, salt and sugar were controlled. Ration cards which limited the amount of food for each person were given out.
Do people in Singapore eat a lot of fish?
I would say that people in Singapore eat an average amount of fish. They do not eat an exceptional large amount. It depends on the person individually. Some people like eating fish, while some may not like fish.
Does Singapore still have 'kampong' houses?
Very few. The last remaining kampong on mainland Singapore, Kampong Lorong Buangkok is going to be demolished for redevelopment by the government. The kampong houses at Pulau Ubin are still standing though, but they too might have to make way in the near future.
How many reservoirs in Singapore?
As of the 2nd of April 2010, there are 15 reservoirs that are in nature, 8 are service reservoirs and 2 more are still in planning, namely Punggol and Serangoon.
Lee Kwan Yuan,as least the one day a year he opens his house in Singapore for tours he advertises it that way in the Japanese newspaper
What type of family activities can be done in Singapore?
Go catch a movie, dance a jig, sing a song, film a movie, learn to dance the salsa, learn to bake, bake, learn to cook, cook, eat said baked goods and cooked food, go out and have a meal at a hawker centre or restaurant, ice-skate, visit the world famous zoo, visit the science centre, the discovery centre, visit the philatelic museum, visit the Singapore Museum, visit the Art Museum, catch a show, go on the Singapore flyer, go visit escape theme park, Go to sentosa, go to the beach, have a barbeque, learn to cycle/swim/play badminton, provide tuition, learn to play a musical instrument, visit the esplanade, watch a performance at the esplanade.
What was the Christian name Pocahontas took?
I think it was Rabecca Rolfe.I don't know.Sorry
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In order to have more rebellious teenagers in Singapore, we can continue to teach them to use bad English, so that they can communicate better with gangsters.
That's one way we can improve the situation of not having rebellious teenagers in Singapore.
Largest fountain in the world in Singapore?
Actually, the world's largest fountain is in Geneva in Switzerland. It is called the 'Jet d'Eau', or water-jet. The world's second largest fountain is in Karachi, Pakistan. It is called Port Fountain.
There were riots and strikes. Food supplies were very bad and rations continued to be on. All the prices of the items increase and the unemployment rate is very high.
What is the current rate of inflation in Singapore?
The current rate of inflation in Singapore is between4.5-5.8%.In January it spiked at 6.6%,the highest since March of 1982 .At that time it reached 7.5%,but for this yearwill most likey even out to about 4.8% or so. You can also go on the web to find more at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/world ,this is a site iuse alot
What is Singapore Perth time difference?
How long is the flight from singapore to perth and the time difference?
How was the main fleet to Singapore strategy effective in protecting Singapore?
There was no such fleet to Singapore. The HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse were sunk on 10 December 1941 by Japanese warplanes near the coast of Kuantan in Malaya. The British battleships should have been accompanied by the carrier Indomitable but she was damaged and without the air cover provided by the carrier, the 2 warships were nothing but useless metal that had slow reaction against the bombarding by the Japanese warplanes. The strategies that the British had were of little use in protecting Singapore. The British had control over Malaysia and Singapore. They thought that no one stood a chance in attacking Singapore from Johore, Malaysia simply because they had lots of land troops in Malaysia to fend off any enemy attacks. Hence, they stored warships on the nothern coast of Singapore, which they thought would be protected from any invaders on land. They had ample units in Malaysia and thought they simply cannot lose. Instead, the British build up cannons at the southern coast of Singapore, in Fort Canning and Sentosa. To them, the only way enemies can pose threat to Singapore was to attack by the sea, explaining their actions.
Just as some physical illness can be cured some mental illness can be cured as well
What is the average salary of an optometrist in Singapore?
Depending on experience and qualifications,
Diploma in Optometry (Singapore)
Hospital $1800 for fresh graduate
Hospital $2000 to $2500 with experience
Retail Optical $2400 for frest graduate
Retail Optical $2500 to $3000 with experience Degree in Optometry (Recognised by Optometrists Board)
Hospital above $2100 for fresh graduates
Hospital above $2400 with experience
Retail Optical above $2500 for fresh grads
Retail Optical above $2700 with experience
