1. Singapore

2. How Singapore use to be.... It was not until 1965 that Singapore became an independent republic. Before this time Singapore was run by the British as it became a British port starting in 1819. After World War II Singaporeans were still ruled by the British until they merged with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963, it was not long after that they withdrew themselves and became an independent republic with their own government. Singapore's first ever Prime minister was Lee Kwan Yew, It was after all of this that Singapore became one of the cleanest, safest and one of the most economically prosperous cities in Asia and to this day it still holds that streak. Lee Kwan Yew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OebyMin4SR8

3. Singapore is situated at the bottom point of Malaysia and above Indonesia.

4. Singapore has a population of 4 839 400

5. How they speak... Singaporeans are known to speak up to 5 different languages.. English Chinese Mandarin Malay (Malaysian) Tamil If you were to take a trip to Singapore you are very likely to come across English speaking Singaporeans!

6. Singapore National Animals The Merlion The Merlion is the result of two things, Mer meaning the sea from when Singapore was a ‘fishing village’ and the lion head represents Singapore's original name Singpura meaning ‘Lion City’. Crimson Sunbird A tropical bird from southern Asia, countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. They are a thin bird, only 11cm long and feed mainly on Nectar.

7. Religion...

8. Quick Fact... 76.7% of Singaporeans are Chinese 14% are Malay 7.9% are Indian And 1.4% are other

9. Singaporeans celebrate many different occasions such as: The chinese new year Singapore Fringe Festival Singapore Food Festival National Day Chingay Parade Singapore Mid Autumn Festival Dragon Boat Festival Sentosa Flower Singapore Art Festival

10. They also share some the same as us... CChristmas NNew years MMother’s Day FFather’s Day SSt Patricks Day GGood Friday EEaster Sunday VValentines Day But then they have their own... FFamily Day CChildren’s Day BBosses Day SSecretary Day TTeacher’s Day

11. Singapore Currency 1 Singapore Dollar (SGD)= 0.78 Australian Cents (AUD)

12. The Singapore Government The Singapore government have some very strict laws such as fines of up to $1000 for smoking in a taxi, public bus, air-conditioned area or a lift. Also large fines of over $1000 and jail terms for littering. They try their best to keep their country clean… Death penalties may even apply if you are involved in drug trafficking!!

13. Singapore Tourism.. There is something for everyone in Singapore, from shopping and sightseeing in singapore City, chinatown and little india to taking the chairlift to Santosa for a day of adventure and activities and then heading to Bintan by ferry for a few days of relaxing.... Singapore is known for three major things... World class infrastructure Business efficiencies Cleanliness

14. Accommodation There are many different places to stay in Singapore from high rise hotels and resorts to Backpackers. Novotel Clarke Quay Prices starting at $260 per night Fragrance Hotel Oasis Prices starting at $73 per night

15. New to 2010... Resort World Sentosa Asia’s Ultimate Family Destination with a universal studio theme park, lots to see and do, shopping, dining facilities, hotels and much much more! http://www.rwsentosa.com/Default.aspx

16. Asia’s Leading Airline Singapore airlines is Asia’s leading airline, they offer top quality service, fine dining and luxury comfort all in the one flight to your dream destination.

17. Fly Singapore Airlines to Singapore and experience this....

18. The Singapore Flyer....

19. The Crimson Sunbird....

20. Underwater World....

21. Tiger Par Villa....

22. Singapore Science Center

23. Songs of The Sea....

24. Science Centre for Kids

25. Take a ride on the cable car to Sentosa Island....

26. Singapore Zoo....

27. Shop at Orchard Road.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ8fFjym4N0