介绍新加坡(英文)

The main island is about 42 kilometres from east to west and 23 kilometres from north to south. Singapore's total land area, including that of the smaller islands, is 697.1 square kilometres.
With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of theart infrastructure and something new happening everyday, Singapore is a holiday like no other.
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• Singapore had independented and founded the state on 1965. • The National Day of Singapore is August ninth. • Singapore established diplomatic relations with our country on October third 1990.
history
• The earliest known mention of Singapore was a 3rd century Chinese account which described Singapore as "Pu-luo-chung" ("island at the end of a peninsula"). Little is known about the island's history at that time but this matter-of-fact description belies Singapore's colourful past. • By the 14th century, Singapore had become part of the mighty Sri Vijayan empire and was known as Temasek ("Sea Town"). • During the 11th century, this small but strategicallyplaced island had earned a new name - "Singa Pura" ("Lion City").
The National Flag
National emblem
It has a new moon and 5 small five_pointed stars above the left corner. The red represents equal and friendships ,and the white symbolizes pureness and virtue. The new moon expresses that Singpore is a new founded state.The five stars represent the 5 big ideals of country:"democracy,peace , progress,justice and equal."
• Five centuries later, it was again the scene of significant fighting during World War II. After the war, Singapore became a Crown Colony. The growth of nationalism led to self-government in 1959 and on 9 August 1965, Singapore became an independent republic.
Singapore Culture
• Singapore is a nation of immigrants, Focus East and West cultures, with diverse cultural backgrounds. Therefore, the Singapore festival is colorful because of the different nations,religions, and customs.
The official languages in Singapore are Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil and English. Malay is the national language and English is the language of administration. The Constitution allows every person the right to profess and practise his religion and to propagate it. The main religions in Singapore are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism.
Singapore
Location
Singapore consists of the main island of Singapore and some 63 offshore islands. It is situated between latitudes 1°09'N and 1°29'N and longitudes 103°36'E and 104°25'E approximately 137 kilometres north of the Equator.
Lunar New Year(牛车水农历新春亮灯) • Time:January 11-February 15
• place:the street of Chinatown
• In Singapore, food is also readily and widely available. There are lots of cuisines to offer.
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• The British provided the next notable chapter in the Singapore story. During the 18th century, they saw the need for a strategic "halfway house" to refit, feed and protect the fleet of their growing empire, as well as to forestall any advances by the Dutch in the region. • By 1824, just five years after the founding of modern Singapore, the population had grown from a mere 150 to 10,000. • In 1832, Singapore became the centre of government for the Straits Settlements of Penang, Malacca and Singapore.
Singapore zoological gardens(新加坡动物园) Mandai orchid gardens ( 万里胡姬花公园) Mount faber(花柏山 ) Sentosa 圣淘沙岛 Merlion(鱼尾狮 )
Merlion(鱼尾狮 )
If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West.