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Sensational Singapore: The 'Lion City' Fortress and Financial Citadel!
Eventually, Singapore became an important centre for military activities and commerce for the British Empire, as well as a power base for the British in South East Asia. After the Japanese quickly overran Singapore in WWII, the notion of Singapore as a "Fortress City" disappeared, but the commercial success of this city-state has endured!
Singapore Image by "ashleyt".
Interested in cultural diversity, excellent shopping, great food and the mystery of the orient? There is bound to be something in Singapore for you. Right now, there are many great accommodation packages available to take advantage of, because of the tight economic climate. Why not take advantage of them and spend some time in Sensational Singapore?
The Geography of Lion City Singapore!
Where is Singapore?
Singapore, more correctly known as the Republic of Singapore, is located in South-east Asia. It is an island state at the southern tip of the Malaysia Peninsula, between Malaysia and Indonesia.Singapore is connected to the city of Johor Bahru in the state of Johor (Malaysia) by a man-made causeway to the north. There is also a second link in the form of a bridge to Johor to the west in the Tuas area. Singapore also has dozens of smaller islands, of which Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa are the largest. Since Singapore basically consists of only one city, there are no further administrative divisions.
This image is in the public domain because it contains materials that originally came from the United States Central Intelligence Agency's World Factbook.
Singapore Skyline at Dusk!
Image by besar bears under license by Creative Commons.
Why is Singapore The "Lion City"?
The English language name Singapore comes from Malay Singapura, "Lion-city," but it is possible that one element of its name had a more distant original source. Pura comes from Sanskrit puram, "city, fortress," and is related to Greek polis, "citadel, city." Singa- comes from Sanskrit simhah, which means lion. Even today, the city-state is referred to as the Lion City.Recent studies of Singapore, however, indicate that lions probably never lived there, not even Asiatic lions; the beast seen by Sang Nila Utama was most likely a tiger, probably the Malayan Tiger. Read more on Wikipedia.
Image by "Shiny Things".
Singapore Weather Information!
How Does It Compare With Your Local Weather Conditions?
A Glimpse of Raffles Hotel, Singapore!
If You Visit Singapore, You Shouldn't Miss It!
Image by jimmyharris under license by Creative Commons. Raffles is a colonial-style hotel in the Lion City of Singapore. This iconic hotel is named after Sir Stamford Raffles, Singapore's founder, and is known for its luxurious accommodation and superb restaurants. The hotel houses a tropical garden courtyard, museum and Victorian-style theatre.
Raffles Hotel opened in 1887, in a rather gloomy looking old bungalow known as Beach House. After 100 years, It was declared a National Monument in 1987 and its reputation has continued to grow. Raffles was restored and reopened in 1991. Today, it stands as an icon of Singapore's hospitality industry, renowned and loved for it's matchless style and superb service and facilities. Raffles is one of the few remaining great 19th Century hotels in the world.
Nearby, there is a great shopping centre, complex and places of interest like the War Memorial Park. Raffles Hotel is situated in the centre of Singapore's thriving business and historic district. Many tourists coming to Singapore claim that, without a visit to Raffles Hotel, your trip to this city is incomplete! You can now book a room in the hotel at the best available rates anywhere!
Sensational Singapore on Wikipedia!
Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. The microstate lies 137 kilometres (85 miles) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia's Riau Islands. At 710.2 km2 (274.2 sq mi), Singapore, the smallest nation in South-east Asia, is by orders of magnitude the largest of the three remaining sovereign city-states in the world (the others being Monaco and Vatican City).Before European settlement, the island now known as Singapore was the site of a Malay fishing village at the mouth of the Singapore River. Several hundred indigenous Orang Laut people also lived along the nearby coast, rivers and on smaller islands. In 1819 the British East India Company, led by Sir Stamford Raffles, established a trading post on the island, which was used as a port along the spice route. Singapore became one of the most important commercial and military centres of the British Empire, and the hub of British power in South-east Asia.
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Visit Chinatown in Singapore!
Image of Dragon Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown, Singapore by yeowatzup!
Places To Stay In Sensational Singapore!
Accommodation Worthy Of Your Stay At The Best Possible Prices!
Don't spend a premium price to stay in the best hotels in Singapore. Have a look at these great establishments and you will be surprised at how little it will cost you to stay there - including the famous Raffles Hotel!There are so many excellent hotels in this bustling city but, for the best value of them all, check out this information on Cheap Singapore Accommodation!
- Ascott Singapore Hotel Raffles Place
"Sheer Comfort and a Myriad of Facilities" (5 stars)
2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247
Tel: (+65) 6577 1688
Fax: (+65) 6577 1668
- Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia
"Excellent accommodation and warm hospitality" (3 stars)
8 Wilkie Road, #01-26 Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095
Tel: (+65) 6593 8188
Fax: (+65) 6593 8181
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Changi Airport
"Exceptional comfort, personal service, attention to detail" (4 Stars)
75 Airport Boulevard 01-01 Singapore 819664
Tel: (+65) 6823 5300
Fax: (+65) 6823 5301
Make a Singapore Sling - Raffles Recipe!
This Classic Cocktail Was Invented in Singapore. Here's How To Make It!
Image by James Cridland under license by Creative Commons. The Singapore Sling was created by Raffles Hotel bartender Mr Ngiam Tong Boon circa 1910. Here is how to make one. Why not try it out?
SINGAPORE SLING INGREDIENTS:
- 25 ml Gin
- 15 ml Cherry Brandy
- 75 ml Pineapple Juice
- 7.5 ml Lime Juice
- 7.5 ml Cointreau
- 7.5 ml Dom Benedictine
- 7.5 ml Grenadine
- A dash of Angostura Bitters
- a slice of pineapple
- glace cherries
- ice cubes
- crushed ice
OTHER ITEMS:
- cocktail shaker & strainer
- long glass
- standard 25 ml (single shot) measure
- standard 50 ml (double shot) measure
- standard bar spoon
METHOD:
Add lime juice, pineapple juice, a dash of Angostura Bitters, Benedictine, Cherry Brandy, Cointreau, Gin and Grenadine to cocktail shaker. Fill with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds (Hint: when you see condensation on the outside of the shaker, and it feels very cold, the Singapore Sling is mixed).
Strain into the long glass and top up with crushed ice. Garnish with 2 straws, a slice of pineapple and a glace cherry.
Serve.
Sentosa Singapore at Dusk!
Image by Shahram Sharif under license by Creative Commons.
Top 10 Places To Go In Sensational Singapore!
Vote For Your Favourite Attraction!
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Fountain of Wealth Singapore!
Image by ke wynn under license by Creative Commons.
Singapore Message Board!
Questions and Comments About Singapore!
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- singapore singapore Oct 17, 2009 @ 9:32 am
- One of the biggest attraction in Singapore is its FOOD! Should have inserted more details on food. A great link to singapore food is Hungry Go Where.
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- maomaoxinxin maomaoxinxin Oct 6, 2009 @ 12:46 am
- How about something different:
South Buona Vista Road (a.k.a the 99 turns) in Singapore
http://www.squidoo.com/buonavista
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- mkohtm mkohtm Aug 15, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
- Nice photos..
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- drs2biz drs2biz Apr 10, 2009 @ 7:35 pm | in reply to poddys
- Tks Tony! This is a great group to belong to.
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- poddys poddys Apr 10, 2009 @ 12:05 pm
- Very nice lens, 5*****. I spent a few days in Singapore in 1988 and really enjoyed it, especially Chinatown. Welcome to the "All Things Travel" group, where this is now a featured lens.
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