Singapore
Melody S. 6th Period
Singapore
Singapore is a super neat and super rich country. What makes it so clean? The strict laws. No littering, no spitting, and no gum. This gives you a super clean country.
Singapore also has a booming economy. It has beautiful ports, top notch hotels, and some the most awesome works in architecture.
So, do you want to come? Read up in this flyer about Singapore.
The Singapore Flag
Our flag has a very wonderful meaning. The red top means warm brotherly love, white is pure friendship. There is also a new moon and 5 stars on the red portion. The new moon symbolizes a new nation, and 5 stars are: Justice, Equality, Peace, Progress , and Democracy
A Map of Syngapore
This is a map of Singapore. It shows you that is is very small and that it is an archipelago. The tiny islands of Singapore are home to some of the worlds most visited docks.
Singapore
Singapore's capital is Singapore. In other words, Singapore is a city-state. The booming city of Singapore is huge, and it has some wonderful architecture.
Slogan: "Uniquely Singapore"
The Geography and Climate of Singapore
Geography:
Singapore is a small, diamond-shaped island in the Southeastern Asia, having Malaysia and Indonesia as the neighbors for Singapore is set in their betweens. Singapore lies just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. To its north, linked by the causeway, stands Malaysia. It is about 137 km north of the Equator, while the size of Singapore is 42 km long and 23 km wide. Besides, there are 58 much smaller offshore islets set in Singapore's territorial waters. including the 58 small islets, the Republic of Singapore has a total landmass of 646 sq km. The biggest of Singapore's other islands are Pulau Tekong (18 sq km,) which is a military area but planned to be semi-residential; and Pulau Ubin (10 sq km,) which is a rural haven from the heart of Singapore.As Singapore is the island, its deep water anchorage and natural harbor on the Strait of Malacca naturally makes it become a strategic location for shipping on the sea-route between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.
Climate:
Singapore's climate is typically tropical and humid. The temperature rarely drops below 20° C (68° F). During the daytime, it usually rises to 26° C (80° F). Lying in the tropical zone, the country is always moist. This makes the country a beautiful place to live in and stay in.
The People and Culture of Singapore
People
Singapore attracted people from China, India, and Malaya (today called Malaysia) who came as indentured laborers, workers, traders, and administrators. Singapore has a total population of 4.4 million people. Singapore is one of the world's most densely populated countries.Singapore inherited the British classification system that encompassed four official ethnic categories: Chinese, Malays, Indians and Others. The last category included Eurasians (people of mixed European and Asian ancestry) who today form less than 1% of the population in Singapore. The Chinese comprise the country's largest ethnic group, accounting for 75% of the population, followed by Malays at 14%, and Indians at 9%.The diversity of religions found in Singapore is a reflection of the country's different ethnic groups and their origins.
Religion:
Almost half of all Singaporeans are Buddhist, while Muslims constitute about 15% of the population. Christians of various denominations account for 14% of the population, while Taoists account for 9% and Hindus for 4%. The Chinese are predominantly followers of Buddhism and Taoism, although some are Christians. Chinese culture in Singapore has overlays of Confucianism. Malays are primarily Muslims and most of Singapore's Indians are Hindus. However, there are a significant number of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs within the country's Indian population. Christianity, first Protestant and then Catholic, was introduced to the region soon after the establishment of a British colonial base. Many churches and schools set up by Christian missionaries are still in existence today.
Languages:
Singapore's official languages are Mandarin, Malay, English, and Tamil, and all public signs in the country are displayed in all four languages, so no worries on language.
Singapore's Culture
This picture of a Singaporean dancer shows the mix of ethnic groups. I couldn't say if this was Chinese, Malaysian, Hindu, or Muslim. It's a perfect blend.
Singapore's Food
The food in Singapore looks to me almost like Chinese, but it has no rice. This food shows the blend of foods in the culture of Singapore.
Sign from Singapore
This sign from Singapore has 4 languages: Mandarin, Malay, English, and Tamil. This shows that there are four languages- and you can travel safely because you know at least one of them.
Singapore's Beliefs
In Singapore, we don't have one single belief. We are not Hindu, or Muslim, of Buddhist, of Christian, of Taoist. Singaporeans have blended the beliefs of the world to one.
Singapore's People
As the picture shows, our people in Singapore are very mixed. one man is wearing a Muslim headpiece, others none. This is a prime piece of information about our country, we have mixed religions.
A Singapore Building
This building from Singapore shows our wonderful taste in architecture. The sides are floating off of the ground.
The Government & Citizenship of Singapore
Singapore Parliament Building
This is the Parliamentary Building in Singapore with the Central Business District in the background.
Prime Minister of Singapore
This is the current Prime minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong. He is also the oldest son of Singapore's first prime minister.
Singapore Rights
In Singapore, we have free rights to believe what ever we want- even a fat Buddha.
More Pictures
A Singapore Beach
Singapore beaches surround the beautiful city. These beautiful spots are wonderful for sitting and swimming.
Singapore City
Singapore is an wonderful place for businesses. The booming city of Singapore is a hot spot for trade. Every thing from Asia to Europe goes through their docks.
Under Sea by Singapore
Along with Singapore's beautiful beaches, the sunlit waters of the sea are wonderful for swimming and watching. The clear blue water reveals the hundreds of fish swimming underneath.