"Singapore - The Merlion City" Singapore by SLLiew

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Singapore is an island city state with close historical, economic and cultural link with Malaysia.

Singapore is the most organized, developed infrastructure and sanitized tourist destination in Southeast Asia.

"Singa" means lion. The old name of Singapore with Tumasek. The island was secured from the Sultan of Johor by Sir Stamford Raffles who is known as the modern founder of Singapore.

Singapore was part of the new federation of Malaysia in 1963 but in 1965 became an independent republic.

Due to the currency it is also the most expensive. Yet Singapore is still one of the major shopping attraction for the variety and trend.

New casinos and theme parks are being planned and wil be one more reason to go to Singapore. OK, I do not work for Singapore Tourism Board but I always find Singapore always a destination value for money.

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  • SWFC_Fan's Profile Photo
    Oct 20, 2007 at 10:09 AM

    Nice new tips, SL! I also enjoyed eating at Food Junction in Raffles City...and I splashed out for a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar - nice as a one off, but I couldn't afford to drink too many of them! ;-)

  • MM212's Profile Photo
    Oct 17, 2007 at 2:21 AM

    Great page on a city I have yet to visit! Will return to look at more. Cheers!

  • xaver's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2007 at 4:32 PM

    Now I miss this incredible city, would love to go back!

  • victorwkf's Profile Photo
    Oct 16, 2007 at 8:07 AM

    Hi SL, very good updates on your singapore page! Hope you will come again and see more of singapore :) Btw, thanks a lot for visiting my zhouzhuang page :)

  • Travel2write's Profile Photo
    Aug 7, 2007 at 9:58 PM

    I always loved visiting Singapore. Great tips! John

  • Stephen-KarenConn's Profile Photo
    Jul 30, 2007 at 9:56 AM

    I've always wanted to visit Singapore. When that day finally comes I'm sure I'll be checking back to your excellent tips.

  • cheekymarieh's Profile Photo
    Jul 21, 2007 at 12:21 AM

    Some good information. The tips on the stamps are useful. It has given me an idea of a present for my brother when I go next month.

  • starship's Profile Photo
    Jul 1, 2007 at 6:05 AM

    I really like your opening photograph on this page! Will be back to read & rate soon.

  • RoyJava's Profile Photo
    Feb 25, 2007 at 12:36 PM

    Haven't visited S'pore for long time, so had a great stay with yours VT S'pore Pages! Was with my parents at the York Hotel, sweet memory, thanks for share SL, bye from The Hague, Holland, Roy

  • Bonobo2005's Profile Photo
    Jan 13, 2007 at 10:34 PM

    HI, what a nice page! looking for something to do you provide loads of ideas. Liked also your stamps presentation, somthing different from everyone else who hv the same pics.

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