Singapore

How Singapore use to be....

It was not until 1965 that Singapore became an independent republic.

Before this time Singapore was run by the British as it became a British port starting in 1819. After World War

II Singaporeans were still ruled by the British until they merged with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia

in 1963, it was not long after that they withdrew themselves and became an independent republic with their

own government.

Singapore's first ever Prime minister was Lee Kwan Yew,

It was after all of this that Singapore became one of the cleanest, safest and one of the most economically

prosperous cities in Asia and to this day it still holds that streak.

Lee Kwan Yew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OebyMin4SR8

Singapore is situated at the bottom point of Malaysia and above Indonesia.

Singapore has a population of

4 839 400

How they speak...Singaporeans are known to speak up to 5 different languages..

• English• Chinese• Mandarin• Malay (Malaysian) • Tamil

If you were to take a trip to Singapore you are very likely to come across English speaking Singaporeans!

Singapore National AnimalsThe Merlion

The Merlion is the result of two things, Mer meaning the sea from when Singapore was a ‘fishing village’ and the lion head represents Singapore's original name Singpura meaning ‘Lion City’.

Crimson Sunbird

A tropical bird from southern Asia, countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. They are a thin bird, only 11cm long and feed mainly on Nectar.

Religion...

Quick Fact...

76.7% of Singaporeans are Chinese

14% are Malay

7.9% are Indian

And 1.4% are other

Singaporeans celebrate many different occasions such as:

The chinese new year

Singapore Fringe Festival

Singapore Food Festival

National Day

Chingay Parade Singapore

Mid Autumn Festival

Dragon Boat Festival Sentosa Flower

Singapore Art Festival

They also share some the same as us...

Christmas New years Mother’s Day Father’s Day St Patricks Day Good Friday Easter Sunday Valentines Day

But then they have their own...

Family Day Children’s Day Bosses Day Secretary Day Teacher’s Day

Singapore Currency1 Singapore Dollar (SGD)= 0.78 Australian Cents (AUD)

The Singapore Government

The Singapore government have some very strict laws such as fines of up to

$1000 for smoking in a taxi, public bus, air-conditioned area or a lift. Also

large fines of over $1000 and jail terms for littering.

They try their best to keep their country clean…

Death penalties may even apply if you are

involved in drug trafficking!!

Singapore Tourism..There is something for everyone in Singapore, from shopping and sightseeing in singapore City, chinatown and little india to taking the chairlift to Santosa for a day of adventure and activities and then heading to Bintan by ferry for a few days of relaxing....Singapore is known for three major things...• World class infrastructure• Business efficiencies• Cleanliness

Accommodation

There are many different places to stay in Singapore from high rise hotels and resorts to Backpackers.

Novotel Clarke QuayPrices starting at $260 per night

Fragrance Hotel Oasis Prices starting at $73 per night

New to 2010...Resort World Sentosa

Asia’s Ultimate Family Destination with a universal studio theme park, lots to see and do, shopping, dining facilities,

hotels and much much more!

http://www.rwsentosa.com/Default.aspx

Asia’s Leading Airline

Singapore airlines is Asia’s leading airline, they offer top quality service, fine dining and luxury comfort all in the one flight to your dream

destination.

Fly Singapore Airlines to Singapore and experience this....

The Singapore Flyer....

The Crimson Sunbird....

Underwater World....

Tiger Par Villa....

Singapore Science Center

Songs of The Sea....

Science Centre for Kids

Take a ride on the cable car to Sentosa Island....

Singapore Zoo....

Shop at Orchard Road....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ8fFjym4N0