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The earliest written record of Singapore occurs in a Chinese account from the third century, describing the island of Pu Luo Chung (???). This was itself a transliteration from the Malay name "Pulau Ujong", or "island at the end" (of the Malay penins... |
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HISTORY OF SINGAPORE
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The history of Singapore dates to the 11th century. The island rose in importance during the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameswara and became an important port until it was destroyed by Portuguese raiders in 1613. The modern hi... |
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Capital Singapore(Downtown Core, Central)Official language(s) English (Main language)Malay (National language)Mandarin ChineseTamilOfficial scripts English alphabetMalay alphabetSimplified ChineseTamil scriptDemonym SingaporeanGov... |
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SINGAPORE WEATHER
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Under the Köppen climate classification system, Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures range from 22 to 34 °C (71.6 to 93.2 °F). On... |
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SINGAPORE RESTAURANTS
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The cheapest and most popular places to eat in Singapore are hawker centres, essentially former pushcart vendors directed into giant complexes by government fiat. Prices are low ($2-5 for most dishes), hygiene standards are high (every stall is requi... |
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SINGAPORE FOOD
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Singapore is a melting pot of cuisines from around the world, and many Singaporeans are obsessive gourmands who love to makan ("eat" in Malay). You will find quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, French, American and other food in ... |
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SINGAPORE TOURS
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Singapore is a popular travel destination, contributing to the importance of its tourism industry. Total visitor arrivals were 10.2 million in 2007. To attract more tourists, the government has decided to legalise gambling and to allow two casino res... |
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SINGAPORE SPORTS
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The Singapore Sports Council runs a chain of affordable sports facilities, often featuring fantastic outdoor 50 meter pools (see Swimming for a list). Facilities are somewhat sparse but the prices are unbeatable, with eg. swimming pools charging $1 f... |
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