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Red symbolizes universal brotherhood and equality of man while white signifies purity and virtue.

Singapore Flag Crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise. Red symbolizes universal brotherhood and equality of man while white signifies purity and virtue. Singapore: Population – nearly 5 million (36% are foreigners) Consists of 1 main island and 63 tiny islands

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Red symbolizes universal brotherhood and equality of man while white signifies purity and virtue.

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  1. Singapore Flag Crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise Red symbolizes universal brotherhood and equality of man while white signifies purity and virtue.

  2. Singapore: • Population – nearly 5 million (36% are foreigners) • Consists of 1 main island and 63 tiny islands • 2nd most densely populated country in the world

  3. Has the most millionaires per capita than any country in the world World’s largest exporter of ornamental fish – 25% of the market English is the official language

  4. Swimming pool on top of a skyscraper

  5. 80% (8 out of 10) of the population owns a cell phone The largest fountain in the world is located in Singapore The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve contains more species of trees than the entire North American continent

  6. Singapore Laws • Singapore courts do not have juries, only judges. • Crime is nearly nonexistent in Singapore • Respect for public property is taken seriously and vandalism is despised. Caning is the punishment for vandalism as well as a $2,000 fine and 3 years in prison. • You pay up to a $1,000 fine for littering and receive “community work orders” where they are forced to pick up trash in public.

  7. There is a fine for not flushing public toilets. • You can’t walk around your house naked, it is considered a form of pornography. • It is illegal to import or sell gum. The punishment for smuggling gum into the country is a year in jail. • You can be fined for spitting and jaywalking. • For some drug offenses, such as drug trafficking, there is mandatory death penalty.

  8. Punishment for Foreigners • Mandatory caning (between 3 – 8 strokes) • Fines up to $2,000 • Up to 3 years in prison • Women and men over 50 and those with health conditions are exempt from caning

  9. Unwanted touching can bring up to 2 years in prison, caning, or a fine • Singapore is known as the “fine” city due to the fines imposed on offenders

  10. The People’s Action Party (PAP) has been in power since Independence Britain surrendered Singapore in 1942

  11. Major Trading Partners: United States, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Japan

  12. Banking system is dollars and cents • Major Industries • Shipping • Banking • Tourism • electronics

  13. Singapore is one of the safest and “crime-free” countries in the world Singapore is covered in security cameras – “Big Brother” is always watching

  14. With 1 ezlink card you can pay for the metro, commuter rail, the bus, and taxis

  15. You are not permitted to eat, drink, or breastfeed on the trains

  16. Light Festival

  17. Light Festival

  18. Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Festival

  19. Fringe Festival Lantern Festival

  20. Singapore had the 1st night zoo in the world Singapore is considered to be the most “Westernized” country in Asia

  21. Mount Fable Cable Cars to Sentosa Island Helix Bridge

  22. Sentosa Island – Asia’s playground Accessible by cable car, tram, train, or bus

  23. Has beaches, amusement parks, shopping, restaurants, underwater experiences, historical forts, and resorts

  24. 1st Universal Studios located in Asia

  25. Light show on Sentosa Island

  26. Changi International Airport • Opened in 1981 • Built on land reclaimed • from the sea • Serves over 110 • international • airlines • 6,500 flights per • week and over 50 • million passengers • per year

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