THE LAND OF BEAUTY SINGAPORE Over 50 islands make up the republic of Singapore. The largest is linked by road across the Johor strait to mainland Malaysia. Many of the smaller islands are uninhabited. Singapore lies just above the equator, so the climate is hot and sticky. It is a country that cannot produce enough food for its overcrowded population and water supplies have to be piped in from Malaysia. Yet Singapore has become one of the richest countries in southeast asia. Almost all its rainforest has been cut down to make room for homes, businesses or parks and there is very little agriculture land. The country’s wealth is based on shoping, banking and international trade. There is a legend that Singapore was founded by a malay prince who landed on the island in 1299. over the centuries many Chinese people have setteled here to work and tread. Modern Singapore was fonded in 1819 by sir Stamford raffles, who was a trader with the british east india company. Britain ruled the country from 1958 until 1959. in 1963 Singapore became part of the federation of Malaysia, but it withdrew to become a seprate nation in 1965. the people live under very strict laws. Any religion can be practiced, but gambling and even chewing gum are for bidden. There are also huge fines for dropping litter. Personal freedom is limited, but the crime rate the lowest in the world. Almost all the people live in the capital, which also has a name of Singapore. Singapore has a god network of transport. A bus systems serves almost every part of the island. A railway links Singapore with Malaysia. Change international airport, on the eastern and of the island, is the nation’s chief airport. The country has average of about 1 automobile for every 12 people. Singapore has about 10 daily newspapers, at least one of which is published in each of the four official languages.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:23:44 +0000
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