Singapore

In the 14th century Sang Nila Utama, a queen from Palembang (capital of the kingdom of Srivijaya) saw a lion while hunting on an island, on the way keMalaka, when it was his eyes fixed on an animal he had never met before the island was later known as the port Temasek, which later became Singapore. Regards this as a good sign, he then founded a city where the animal was found, and named "Lion City" or Singapore, which is taken from the Sanskrit "Simha" (lion) and "pura" (town).
The most important period in the history of Singapore next to the 19th century, when modern Singapore was established. At that time, Singapore has become a trading center which has great potential in the waterway, so England were aware of the need to have ports in the region, in which the English merchants require a strategic place to replenish supplies, a haven to protect the merchant fleet kingdom growing rapidly at that time, and to resist the advance of the Netherlands enter this area.
In 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles landed the main island are now established raffles statue to commemorate the services of Sir Stamford Raffles.Melihat he visited Temasek potential is very strategic. Raffless cooperation with Sultan Hussein Shah as a representative of the British East India Company to develop Singapore as regional trade and settlement. Until finally Raffles known as the founder and laid the foundations of the State Singapore.
peace and prosperity of this country suffered a severe blow during World War II In 1959 the aircraft was attacked by the Japanese on December 8, 1941. Although the first Singapore is regarded as an invincible fortress, eventually fell in the invasion of Japan on February 15 1942.Singapore occupied by the Japanese and used as a center of Japanese invasion strategy to pacific.Sampai region today, peningalan the colonial period still could be witnessed island of Sentosa.
in 1963 after gaining independence from Britain. in the same year Singapore joined Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak to form a separate independent state led by the First Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who became known as People of the State Development modern Singapore.

Geographical
Geographically, Singapore is Malay peninsula bordered by Malaysia and Indonesia. Has an area of ​​710km. Singapore became the smallest city-state in the region of Southeast Asia. Despite its small size, Singapore has a very large existence in the world today with the free trade economy and highly efficient workforce. In addition, the strategic location of the region enabled it to become a hub port along major shipping route.
In addition to having a strong business infrastructure and favorable economic climate, another factor for Singapore's rapid growth is stable and competent government. Singapore is a parliamentary republic with a political system based on democracy

Time
Singapore has 63pulau, including the main island of Singapore. Singapore standard time is GMT +8 hours or faster 1 than GMT. Actually, the timing is somewhat strange considering the sun rises in the East. Singapore which is the west should be slower than the GMT time. But it seems deliberate that Singapore society accustomed to waking up in the morning and work more than the population of the neighbor countries.

Language
official language in the constitution of Singapore are English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Malay is the national language of Singapore, but English is the language used for business, government and in school. English in Singapore undergo changes that affect the accent, pronunciation, and structure. This causes the uniqueness of Singapore English known as Singlish or Singporean English.

Population
+/- Singapore population numbered 5,399,000 inhabitants (based on the 2013 census) with a growth rate of 1.6% in 2013. Women are the largest population diSingapore the number of inhabitants 2,691,384 representing 5.66% and men amounted to 2,621,016 inhabitants. Singpore composed of various ethnicities. The largest ethnic 75% are ethnic Chinese, 14% Malays and Indians 9%. The official language is English and Mandarin, Malay and Hindi.

Religion
Singapore based statistical population 50% are Buddhist or Taoist, 15% Christian and 14% Muslim. and the rest Hindu religion lain.walaupun diverse population, almost never found riots or disputes between religious communities. disingapore very regular life safe and calm.

Transportation
Transport in Singapore is among the most organized and comfortable. There are several options that can be used transporatasi, including taxi, bus and MRT which is very familiar public transport used by the local community and tourists.

Per capita income: $ 60, 410
GDP: $ 326 billion
Population: 5.4 million