Singapore, Island nation in Southeast Asia.
Description
Singapore is an island city-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, covering one main landmass and dozens of smaller outlying islets. The cityscape shifts between waterfront high-rise districts, tropical parkland and densely built residential neighborhoods of mid-rise blocks.
History
The British East India Company founded a trading post at the mouth of the Singapore River in 1819, which quickly grew into a transfer hub between Europe and Asia. After Japanese occupation during the Second World War and a brief federation with Malaysia, the city-state gained independence in 1965.
Culture
Four official languages – English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil – appear on street signs, public announcements and in everyday exchanges between neighbors and shopkeepers. Hawker centers serve as common meeting points where diners share tables and sample dishes from across Asia.
Practical
The Mass Rapid Transit network and bus lines cover nearly all districts, with a rechargeable card providing access to both modes of transport. English is widely spoken, making wayfinding and conversations with locals straightforward.
Did you know?
The state has no natural freshwater sources and meets its needs through desalination plants, rainwater collection and imported water from Malaysia. Numerous public drinking fountains show how routine this technical solution has become in daily life.
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Singapore combines modern architecture with cultural diversity within a compact area, providing photographers with varied settings just a few subway stations apart. The city features futuristic sites such as the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, standing 25 to 50 meters tall (82 to 164 feet), Marina...
Marina Bay Sands
1.2 km
Universal Studios Singapore
5.1 km
Merlion
472 m
Gardens by the Bay
1.7 km
Jewel Changi Airport
17.2 km
Singapore Flyer
1.3 km
Resorts World Sentosa
5.3 km
National Stadium
3 km
Singapore Botanic Gardens
4.9 km
Singapore Zoo
14.5 km
Marina Bay
1.4 km
Orchard Road
2.8 km
Singapore Indoor Stadium
2.8 km
Merlion Park
486 m
Orchard Towers
3.2 km
Transformers: The Ride 3D
5.3 km
Little India
2 km
Haw Par Villa
7.8 km
Supertree Grove
1.6 km
Adventure Cove And Sea Aquarium
5 km
Singapore Miniature Zoo
9.4 km
Jurong Bird Park
16.5 km
The Interlace
5.5 km
National Gallery Singapore
61 m
Battlestar Galactica
5.2 km
City Harvest Church
750 m
Clarke Quay
658 m
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
376 m
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