Overview of Singapore

“Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world. It owes its growth and prosperity to its focal position at the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula, where it dominates the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea.The country includes the island of Singapore and 58 or so smaller islands. Because of its efficient and determined government, Singapore has become a flourishing country that excels in trade and tourism and is a model to developing nations. The capital city, also called Singapore, covers about a third of the area of the main island. The main Tourist attractions are –Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Singapore Flyer, Chinatown, Sentosa Island, Universal Studios, Clarke Quay, Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, Orchard Road, etc.”