Singapore

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian island city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator. The country is highly urbanised with very little primary rainforest remaining, although more land is being created for development through land reclamation.

from 1298 to 1299 BC, the land was known as known as Temasek (meaning "sea town".) In the 14th century, the tiny island but it has a strategic location named last. According to legend, he Sang Nila Utama, a prince from Palembang (the capital of the Srivijaya) during a hunting trip encounter exotic animals that he had never seen. Taking it to be a good sign, he immediately set out for the city where the animal had the name "Lion City" or Singapura, which in Sanskrit is "Simha" means lion and "pura" meaning the city.

One of the best features of Singapore's diverse population structure of many different ethnicities remembered on favorable geographical position and commercial achievements of the country. Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles was established as a trading environment where trafficking on 29 1 1819, Singapore - a small fishing village on what has quickly attracted immigrants and traders from China , Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, the Malay Peninsula and the Middle East.

Attracted by the beautiful future prospects, immigrants have brought their own cultural traits, languages, customs and festivals to its Singapore. Cross marriages reconciliation and coexistence among nations has a picture weave colorful culture, form a Singapore social diversity and bring the island a rich cultural heritage filled vitality. Until the late 19th century, Singapore has become one of the multiethnic city - most multicultural Asian nations who are mostly Chinese, Malay, Indian people, Asian people and people Peranakan Europe.

Cultural diversity of Singapore is reflected in the language. Singapore languages ​​represent each of the four ethnic groups of their own ethnicity. The four official languages ​​of Singapore's Constitution is in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. However, to keep this ethnic Malays are the natives of the country first, selected national language is Bahasa Melayu, also known as Malay.

The presence of other languages, especially variants of Malay and Chinese, most markedly influenced how English content in Singapore. This effect was particularly evident in how to use English in business communication, a form of English dialect known called Singlish. As a sign to identify the features of Singapore, this language represents the variation form language by integrating from the Malay, Chinese and Indian languages ​​on English.

Today, Singapore is rapidly developing. Singapore became a bustling cosmopolitan city with many tall buildings and landscape park. Enriched with a complex of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture harmoniously intertwined, Singapore is a dynamic city, rich in color and contrast. Indeed, no exaggeration to say that Singapore is the crossroads of these most exquisite beauty from the East and the West.

As a multi-racial society, Singapore is a diverse country, but also mounted. You will feel this very well when in contact with the indigenous people. If you are feeling nostalgic and want to explore the beauty of old world, you can learn and experience but at the historic monuments or main. In addition, you can also participate in the journey heritage and landscape as well as enjoy the sound characteristics of a number of different cultural areas, but most notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam .

If you love to the urban atmosphere bustling, busy, make sure you'll be pleased to know that there are a lot of shopping, museums, dining center and entertainment await you. Immersing yourself in the shopping center on Orchard Road (Orchard Road) or attend regional facilities in Clarke Quay or Boat Quay are all interesting options for nightlife activities.

In addition, you'll also impressed with the richness of Singaporean cuisine. Whether day or night, but this place has always dishes to satisfy your taste. You will be spoiled for choice from numerous specialties of the Peranakan, Chinese, Indian, Malay, and cuisine of many other countries.