Introducing Singapore

Singapore is lively and unique travel destination.can be seen throughout Singapore. Have a walk
Singapore is a blend of both eastern and westernthrough the streets of Singapore and you can
cultures which is why this South East Asian nationspot a temple on one corner, a church on the
is such a popular tourism destination for bothnext and mosque just next door.
Asian and European travelers.Dining in Singapore is a true delight due to the
Sir Stamford Raffles plays an important part infusion of the various cuisines which have created
Singaporean history. Raffles was a Britishsome excellent dishes which are unique to
government official who more or less putSingapore, Not only has Singapore proven to a
Singapore on the map as a strong trade andpopular destination for tourists however has also
business center.been a big hit with business travelers. Due to the
Hundreds of years before Raffles purchasedexcellent meeting and congress facilities in
Singapore from the ruler of Johor in the earlySingapore, many large international events are
19th century. , Singapore had been an insignificantheld in Singapore which attracts thousands of
settlement at that time however under the Britishvisitors and exhibitors each month which have
ruler ship it quickly flourished into one of theincreased hotel occupancy levels to the highest in
economic powers in Asia.the region together with those of Hong Kong.
The Japanese took control off Singapore in 1942Singapore remains an extremely clean town
during the midst of the 2nd world war. At the endwhere you will find that Singaporeans try their
of 3 years of Japanese occupation, Singaporebest in keeping their city spotless. Throwing
was returned to the British. The Singaporeanrubbish on the street is strongly frowned upon by
population soon after made it clear to its Britishlocals and big fines are issued to those that do so.
rulers that they in fact wanted to govern andThe laws and rules in Singapore are known to be
control their own country which lead to its selfamong the toughest in the world as are the
government which started in 1959.punishments to those that break the laws.
During the early 1960's, Singapore briefly joinedSingapore still has the death penalty and has one
for a 2 period the Malaysian federation however itof the highest averages per capita which it
soon became clear that Singapore was better offinvolves the number of people executed. There
as a fully impendent nation, Many of the largerhave been a number of high profile executions
nations in the regions believed at that time thatrecently involving foreign nationals however the
Singapore was making an error due to its shortSingaporean government was not forgiving or
supply of natural resources and its small size.flexible in any way when foreign governments
The Singapore prime minister at that time, Leerequested clemency or mercy for its citizens.
Kuan, believed however that Singapore did haveSingapore is somewhat of the political leader of
an existence right as an independent nation andthe group of countries that make up the ASEAN
he proofed himself right by starting and expandingwhich stands for the association of South East
an export orientated industry as well as aAsian Nations which also include countries such as
flourishing tourism industry. You can find greatIndonesia, Malaysia and Thailand for example.
rates for hotels at theSingapore hotels travel siteSingapore has been a stabilizing factor in the
The tourism industry has proven to be a veryregion although it had its own share of tensions
successful and has been an important part inwith neighboring Malaysia over various topics
Singapore's success. Tourists especially love theincluding fishing territories, air space and natural
blend of different cultures and cuisines due to theresources. Singapore however has always been
backgrounds of its citizens. Many Singaporeansable to resolve matters at the negotiation table.
have Chinese, Malaysian or Indian ancestors which