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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... [read more]
Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... [read more] Blog: Singapore, August 6-13, 2011
Date: August 14th 2011
Singapore is the perfect city for people such as myself interested in urban geography and city planning. It has been argued by many urbanists that a nation's success or failure depends heavily on the viability of their cities. Yet many countries, including my own, often ignore the needs of cities to their own peril. Well Singapore doesn't have that option. As a city-nation, if it fails as ... read more
Date: August 14th 2011
Singapore is the perfect city for people such as myself interested in urban geography and city planning. It has been argued by many urbanists that a nation's success or failure depends heavily on the viability of their cities. Yet many countries, including my own, often ignore the needs of cities to their own peril. Well Singapore doesn't have that option. As a city-nation, if it fails as ... read more
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