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Singapore
Singapore is an island nation in Southeast Asia located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula. It is the world's fourth leading financial center, playing a vital role in global trade and finance.
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What is the average height of women in Singapore?
Type your answer here..singaporeans adult height should be around 177cm
What was the main reason for the fall of Singapore?
The British had been overconfident that the Japanese would attack from the sea and thus pointed the naval defenses towards the sea. They even described Singapore as an "impregnable fortress". Moreover, the weapons that the British had were far weaker than those of the Japanese. The British found it unnecessary to use tanks in the jungle while The Royal Air Force could offer the ships no protection as their planes had already been destroyed by the Japanese. Hence, the battleship "Prince of Wales" and the battle cruiser "Repulse" were sunk by fast Japanese torpedo bombers. The British soldiers in Singapore were recruits, with little fighting experience. To their disadvantage, Lt. Gen Percival, leader of the British forces, was less experienced in jungle warfare compared to Japanese Lt Gen Yamashita.
When are the Public holidays in Singapore 2010?
New Year's Day 1 January Chinese New Year 14−15 February Good Friday 2 April Vesak Day 28 April Labour Day 1 May National Day 9 August Hari Raya Puasa 10 September Deepavali 5 November Hari Raya Haji 16 November Christmas Day 2 5 December
Where can you purchase Tory Burch shoes in Singapore?
No stores yet in Spore but they are selling At Peddar at Scott's Square.
How much luggage can you carry from India to Singapore?
First, it depends on the airline. Second, it depends on how much you're willing to pay. Of course you can pay additional fees to carry additional luggage. It's best to look at the airline's website or contact them directly to ensure you have the correct information.
What is the height above the sea level of singapore?
Most of Singapore is no more than 15 feet above sea level. The highest point is Bukit Timah, which is 164 meters tall.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of imported water Singapore?
Imported water is cheaper than other sources of water like NEWater and desalination. It also saves space that can be used for other buildings. However, water agreements only last for a certain period of time and there is no guarantee of future agreements. In addition, imported water is not enough to meet water demands.
Should same-sex marriage be legalized in Singapore?
Yes. All citizens of Singapore deserve to have equal access to marriage and the benefits associated with it. They also have the right to live free of discrimination.
Where is the city of Singapore?
It is one of the few remaining city-states in the world and the smallest country in Southeast Asia.
It is a country of approximately 4 million people, governed by a party named PAP (People's Action Party) which took over the Singapore government in 1965.
History
Singapore was known as Temasek, which was then governed by Malaysia. Sir Stamford Raffles then got the governance of Singapore from the rightful Malaysian Sultan Hussein, and developed Singapore into an important port in the trade between China and India.
During World War 2, Singapore fell to the Japanese for two and a half years. It was then known as Syonan-to .
After WW2, Singapore attempted to break free from British colonization, as many were unhappy with the British for being unable to protect Singapore. Singapore first achieved self internal governence and then the British gave up the external governence in terms of army etc later on.
Singapore then went on to become a state of Malaysia, the new name of the former Malaya.
Singapore achieved independence in 1965, after it broke out of Malaysia.
Also, Twilight hottie Jackson Rathbone, was born there!
Singapore is located in South-East Asia, south of West Malaysia, south of Java of Indonesia and east of Sumatra of Indonesia.
South-East Asia.
It's Singapore, and it's Northwest of Indonesia and Southwest of Malaysia.
What are 5 physical features of Singapore?
Physical features comprises Singapore Island, low and flat, and 57 small islands; Singapore Island is joined to the mainland by causeway across Strait of Johore Airports one international airports and one smaller airport for charter flights; total passengers carried: 14.7 million (2003 est) Railwaystotal length: 83 km/52 mi; Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) system Roads total road network: 3,165 km/1,967 mi, of which 100% paved (2003 est); passenger cars: 135.4 per 1,000 people (2003 est)
What was Singapore called before Stanford raffles took it?
"Singapore" is the English word for "Singapura", which means Lion City. This word originated when Sang Nila Utama, an Indonesian prince, set sail and discovered Singapore. He saw what he thought was a lion, which was actually a tiger on the island running at great speed, and since that was the first thing he saw on the island, he decided to name it Lion City, or Singapura. Singapore was also named Syonan-To during the Japanese Occupation in World War II. It meant "Island of the Light of the South" in Japanese.
Why did the Japan take over Singapore?
The first priority of the Japanese was to ensure access to a fuel supply by which to maintain its fleet activities in the Pacific. It was necessary to eliminate opposition especially from the British base in Singapore so that tankers returning fuel to Japan would not be attacked. If you recall the Americans had imposed an oil embargo on Japan as a belated retaliation for Japanese atrocities in China. The fuel oil was available in islands adjacent to Singapore.
There was also the bland statement from the Japanese that they were freeing South-East Asia from the domination of the colonial French, British, Dutch and Americans, by establishing the South-East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere. A blind intended to suggest that their intentions were honorable. Rather important in view of the atrocities and devastation they had wrought to China and Manchuria for no reason at all. R
What is Mr Lee Kuan Yew's responsibility?
to take care of Singapore and its economic and civil service matters.
What is special about Singapore?
Singapore is known for shopping and it's multiculturalism. Also for its banned chewing gum, its prices and wonderful tourist attractions! It has lots and lots of different types of food and festivities going on due to its multiculturalism and there are always lots of decorations and celebrations for every single one!. Singapore is also famous for Changi Airport and NeWater. Changi Airport is one of the best airports in the world. NeWater is treated water and is bought by other countries. It is also known for the caning of Michael Fay for grafitti on rocks Having a death penalty on non-violent crimes
Who is the second president of Singapore?
Mr Yusof bin Ishak.
Mr Ishak served as the President of the Republic of Singapore from 9 August, 1965 to 23 November, 1970. He is the first President of the country and is succeeded by Benjamin Henry Sheares.
Mr Ishak was initially serving as the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state) of Singapore when Singapore was still under the Malaysian confederation. He served this post from 3 December, 1959 to 9 August 1965.
Mr Ishak was born in 12 August, 1910 in the state of Perak in Malaysia. He passed away on 23 November, 1970 at the age of 60 years old.
He received his education in Victoria School and Raffles Institution. His spouse is Mdm Noor Aishah.
How many hours does it take to fly from Singapore to Perth?
The flight time from Australia to Singapore is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
What ethnic group makes up the majority of Singapore's population?
Singapore is a multicultural society which mainly consist of 4 ethnic groups. Chinese make up the majority of the population, followed by India and Malay. Besides the 3 main ethnic groups, there are also Eurasian. With the increasingly connected world nowadays, there are more and more people from different countries and races choosing Singapore to settle in and this make the country more diverse in terms the ethnic groups.
When did colonial Singapore happen?
Singapore fell to the Japanese in 1942.
The Battle of Singapore was fought in the South-East Asian theatre of World War II when the Empire of Japan invaded the Allied stronghold of Singapore. Singapore was the major British military base in South East Asia and nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the East". The fighting in Singapore lasted from 8 December 1941 to 15 February 1942.
It resulted in the fall of Singapore to the Japanese, and the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history.[2] About 80,000 British, Australian and Indian troops became prisoners of war, joining 50,000 taken by the Japanese in the Malayan campaign. Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the ignominious fall of Singapore to the Japanese the "worst disaster" and "largest capitulation" in British history. (source Wikipedia)
What food is commonly eaten Singapore?
Basically almost anything lol! We eat Chinese, Indian, Malay, Japanese, Korean (almost all kinds of Asian actually), middle eastern (I think they're technically Asian too), western (french, German, Italian, spanish, American, british) and so on. About the only under-represented cuisine is south American (though Brazilian is popular) and African. We'll also eat all the time (there are places open only from 2-4am and yes, you have queue 30-60min for it) and we eat in any setting. Which means in your shorts and singlet, on a rickety stool by a busy road or in your finest, in a dimmed, hushed restaurant with a liveried maitre d' by your side. And with anything, your hands, fork and knife, chopsticks and toothpicks. Take your pick.
What do the colors of the Singapore flag represent?
The Singapore Flag is halved horizontally, with the red above the white. On the flag, there is also a crescent moon and 5 stars. The ratio of the width of the flag to the length of the flag is 2:3. Red The colour red symbolises the universal brotherhood and the equality of all man. White The white symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. Crescent and 5 stars The crescent is symbolic of a rising young nation and the 5 stars represent the the 5 ideals of Singapore: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Singapore is a city state and country of its own.
Singapore doesn't have a capital, but the correct term of the capital you find in a atlas would be "Capital of Singapore: Singapore, Singapore"
What is the swift code of citibank Singapore?
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