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About Singapore
Some facts about Singapore, from Global Road Warrior database:
- "Singapore is comprised of one main island and 63 smaller islands. With a total land area of 721 square kilometers (278 square miles), it’s located between Malaysia and Indonesia, in Southeast Asia. The main island is generally flat on the east and southeast portions, while the central region is characterized by gently rounded hills, and the west and southwest regions by low, narrow ridges. The main island is small and highly urbanized."
- "Singapore’s population is a blend of permanent residents and foreign workers, with most being permanent residents. Ethnic Chinese make up the majority, alongside smaller numbers of Malay, Indian, and a slim minority of British. Major religions include Islam (attributed to the Malay), Hinduism (Indian), Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, and traditional religions (Chinese). The Chinese also practice in a variety of other denominations."
- "Despite its small geographic size, Singapore has an impressive number of plants and animals. Trumpet trees, broad-leafed mahogany, frangipani trees, and distinctive rain trees are found widely throughout Singapore, as well as countless mammals, sea life, and more. Over 403 species of bird reside in Singapore, such as the wandering whistling duck, tufted duck, king quail, red junglefowl, Eurasian teal, and northern shoveler. Mammals include porcupines, elephants, old world monkeys, weasels, Malayan Tapir, and whiskered myotis."
- Read much more about Singapore in Global Road Warrior!
Books and other resources about Singapore
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Singapore - Culture Smart!
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Call Number: 959.5 M654s 2019ISBN: 9781857338874Publication Date: 2019-06-24Singapore is a land of immigrants. Although the Chinese are by far the largest ethnic group, it is more of a salad bowl than a melting pot--although a common identity has emerged since independence in 1965. With no natural resources, the newly independent state invested in education and trade, and today this sleek, air-conditioned nation is a global financial center that makes much of the West seem third-rate. Singaporeans are hardworking, goal-oriented individuals--modern individuals who love color, shopping, and are proud of being high-maintenance and competitive. Yet behind this consumerist façade is a deep respect for family and hierarchy, political passivity, and a fear of losing face. -
Singapore: Unlikely power
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Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780190469511Publication Date: 2017The life of Singapore as an independent nation since 1965 has coincided with explosive growth, both of world trade and world wealth. Trade, heavily seaborne, now contributes more than half of global GNP. Largely by exploiting changing uses of the ocean, Singapore has grown remarkably rich. Constant and continuing comment in the media concerning Singapore's dramatic economic and organizational achievement has yet to find its way into a book, and this one is the first to put the story of Singapore into a global maritime context, describing and analyzing how, despite many life-threatening crises, Singapore, by using the sea, survived and prospered far beyond even its own expectations... -
Urban Governance and Smart City Planning
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Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781839821042Publication Date: 2020-02-20In a world characterised by rapid urbanisation it is increasingly difficult to devise urban governance models which are resilient, safe and inclusive, and that also preserve the environment. This book takes Singapore, a leader in this field, as a case study, looking at its successes in urban governance and smart city planning. Through the lens of environmental sustainability, the author examines Singapore's recent adoption of technological tools, which have led to increased efficiency and performance, and have also supported its economic ambitions. The book unveils a unique and critical insight into Singapore's approach. Considering the historical, political and technological context, the author shares the techniques and key projects that have contributed to the all-important improvement of liveability levels in the city state.
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