In front of the Merlion statue

Singapore

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May 13th 2009
Sunday 10th May - Off to the airport at 8.30am ready for our flight out at 11.30. Great aircraft this was the Airbus A300 loads of space and leg room - a very comfortable flight - probably the best so far (5.30 hours). Flew in over Singapore Harbour where there were dozens of container ships waiting to get in to the harbour. Learnt later that this is one of the busiest ports in the world with ... read more

Asia » Singapore

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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