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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: Asia's Melting Pot
Date: November 2nd 2006
Before arrival I had been very curious to know who it was that made up Singapore. What was their language, food, customs and ethnic background. But I'm not sure if my questions were answered in a way I would have expected - Singapore is such a diverse mixture of people, culture and religion that perhaps that in itself is Singapore's symbol; diversity. I decided to avoid the comercialised Merlio ... read more
Date: November 2nd 2006
Before arrival I had been very curious to know who it was that made up Singapore. What was their language, food, customs and ethnic background. But I'm not sure if my questions were answered in a way I would have expected - Singapore is such a diverse mixture of people, culture and religion that perhaps that in itself is Singapore's symbol; diversity. I decided to avoid the comercialised Merlio ... read more
