Just near the Equator is a small tropical island so unusual that it is known by many names. The geographers call it Singapore . Visitors call it Surprising Singapore , "Garden City" and even "Instant Asia." All these descriptions are true.
Singapore with a truly international atmosphere with the warmth and friendliness of Asia. It is small - just under 640 square kilometres. Yet within this space are all the attractions a visitor could wish to find.
Singapore has gone from strength to strength since Sir Stamford Raffles claimed the island as a British trading post in 1819.
Following independence in 1965, Singapore has become Southeast Asia's most modern and successful city, a vibrant metropolis where 3 million Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians live and work side-by-side. |
