Singapore

• The city of Singapore is one of the cities of Singapore and is considered its administrative capital. It is geographically located on the southern side of the Republic of Singapore, specifically on the southern coast of it. Its land area is 518 km2, and the city is considered one of the most important international ports, and one of the five most active ports in the world.

• The inhabitants of the city are distinguished by a high level of social care and living. Its population consists of Chinese, minorities of Indians, Malaysians, and a small minority of Eurasians. The population speaks four languages. As for religion, the majority of the population is Buddhist.

• Its climate is tropical and humid throughout the year.

• Its economy depends mainly on the trade sector, and its economy is characterized by a high degree of diversification and development.

• Its unemployment rates are low, as it does not exceed 2%.

• The area of Singapore is estimated at approximately 710 square kilometers.

• Singapore's name goes back to the words Singha and Pura, which are two words meaning Lion City, and it was named by that name; Because these two words mean the city of the lion, and this name came from one of the ancient explorers, and he called this name because he saw a lion and called it the city of the lion.

• However, research had confirmed that lions did not live in this region of the Asian continent, hence it is believed that the prince had seen a tiger and not a lion.

• In the year 1819 AD the city became a global port, and in the year 1876 AD the British East India Company took it as its port, and in the Second World War it turned into an important base for the British fleet, and in 1957 AD it gained its independence from the British occupation with the Malay, and in 1959 AD it united with Malaysia but It did not last long, so she separated from her in 1965.

• The landmarks of the city:

Universities: Singapore Polytechnic University and the National University of Singapore.

Singapore Botanic Garden, which contains many Asian plants.

Museums: such as the Museum of Asian Civilizations, the Raffles Museum and the Singapore National Museum.

Singapore Tower, which contains a center for handicrafts, and a temple of ancient Thai and Chinese civilizations.

Chinese Heritage Center

Mosques: such as the Sultan Mosque and Abdul Ghafour Mosque.