Singapore. Arianna Williams&Hakira Walker Mr.Gagliotti 4th period

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1 Singapore Arianna Williams&Hakira Walker Mr.Gagliotti 4th period

2 Geographical Location Countries that border Singapore:Southeastern Asia,islands between Malaysia and Indonesia. Land area:2,785m World ranking land area:20th Total length of coastline:120m City capital:singapore

3 Climate and Landscape Countries climate:hot humid,rainy,two distinct monsoon seasons northeastern monsoon(december to March) and southern monsoon(june to September);intermonsoon-frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorm. Physical landscape:middle of the main island contains a number of rounded hills; west and southwest the land is a series of low ridges, while east and southeast, the land is generally flat. Major physical features:the highest point of Singapore is Bukit Timah at only 545 ft. (166 m), while the lowest point is the Strait of Singapore (0 m).

4 The Lay of the Land Natural resources:fish and deepwater ports How land is used: Agricultural land-1% Forest-3.3% Other-95.7% Population distribution:most of the urbanization is along the southern with relatively dense population cluster found in the central/ares. Environmental issues:partly to biodiversity climate change,desertification laws of sea,signed but not notified.

5 History Singapore is considered one of the cleanest cities in Asia. At the Singapore Zoological Gardens, you can have breakfast with an orangutan. There are more visitors to Singapore than people who actually live there. A favorite eating place is a hawker center. There, you can buy everything from squid and duck to ice-kacang (a kind of Singaporean snow cone) and exotic fruit drinks. The food is cheap and good, but it s hard to find any open seats during lunch and dinnertime. The written history of Singapore may date back to the third century.... However, social unrest and disputes between Singapore's ruling People's Action Party and Malaysia's Alliance Party resulted in Singapore's expulsion from Malaysia. Singapore became an independent republic on August 9, 1965.

6 History continue Early history,only fishing village in Temasek existed on the island of Singapore in the 14th century.

7 A Typical Singapore Median age: Female-34.7 years Male-34.5 years Total-34.6 years Life expectancy: Female-88.1 years Male-82.6 years Total-85.2 years Infant mortality: 2.4 deaths 1,000 live births Fertility rate: 1.24 births per woman

8 Education in Singapore Literacy rate: Female-98.7% Male-98.2 Total-97 Basic Structure/Level of Access:School is compulsory from age element,most enrolled at three of age,education is very important in Singapore.

9 Education in Singapore continue Typical school life:for the first years of school math,english and etc; at the age nine. Education availability:most Singaporeans graduates from secondary school,and a percentage continue vocational school. For the first years of school math,english and etc; at the age nine.

10 General Attitudes The system of meritocracy in Singapore ensures that the best and brightest, regardless of race, religion and socio-economic background, are encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. Everyone has access to education, which equips them with skills and knowledge to earn a better living.parents have to apply for exemptions from the Ministry of Education in Singapore in order to exempt their children under this compulsory rule with valid reasonings.

11 Personal Appearances Singaporeans wear light weight;western style clothing.

12 Greeting In Singapore *Yes - Ya *No - Teedak *Hello - apa kabar *Good bye - se la mat jalan *Thank you - terima kasih *Same - sama sama *Do you speak English? *Ta-hoo-kah ber -da ha sa Ingris? *I don't understand *Sa-ya tee dak fa-ham *Help! - To-long!

13 Common Gestures Singaporeans cross legs at the knee; they do not rest an ankle on the knee. It is impolite to allow the bottom of the foot to point at a person or to use the foot to move objects. Many older Singaporeans consider it bad luck to shake one's leg while sitting. Touching another person's head is impolite.

14 Visiting Etiquette Invited guest are expected to be punctual.

15 Food & Drink Table manners:dinning toast will let you know the meal is about to begin. Food & drink:rice,chicken,fish,seafood,tea and coffee

16 Family Life Family structure:families are generally small one or two children. Parent and children roles:filial piety,loyalty,and cooperation are instilled in people from their youth.

17 Gender Roles Gender roles:men and women in Singapore have equal political,employment, and educational rights.

18 Housing Typical housing:because of the nations high population density,over 80% of Singaporeans live in public housing.

19 Dating & Engagement Dating and courtship:in Singapore;young people of all backgrounds freely socialize and interact with members of the opposite sex. Engagement process:women tend to marry in their late twenties and men is in their early thirties.

20 Marriage & Weddings The marriage in Singapore has been increasing with recent years. Woman tend to get marry no later than twenties and men in their early thirties. Singapore is rarely married outside their ethnic group.among the muslim-majority malays.

21 Recreation Major sports:american football,rugby union,cricket,badminton,swimming,and basketball. Leisure activities:universal studios,adventure cove,the aquarium,or a multitude of other things in Sentosa.

22 The Arts Various types:ethnic diversity and modern Western culture.

23 Holidays Major Holidays: Chinese New Year Deepavali Har Raya Puasa

24 Healthcare The availability & quality of the healthcare services within- currently 12 hospitals and facilities that are accredited. The infectious disease that are prevalent in-singapore health facilities and services excellent and are subsidized.

25 Government The government for Singapore is republic Singapore The day that Singapore independence August 9,2965 by the Malaysian The voting age is 21 all citizens are required to vote The current leader is Singapore Democrats Politically landscapes parliament represented in public The people play a role in constitution of republic of singapore means the executive branch made up president the cabinet of singapore.

26 Country s Flag The flag represent two equal horizontal divided between red thatabover and white in the bottom. With the white crescent moon with five small white- pointed stars.the red symbols brotherhood and equality of man.

27 Economy The country GDP in their ranking in the world -$486.9 Exports Per capita & their ranking in the world -$90,500 Unemployment rate -2.2% Population who is currently living below the poverty line- N/A The major export export & the annual value of their exports-$396.4 billion The major imports & the annual value of their imports - $309.7 Imports

28 Energy & Communication The population who have access to electricity -100% The number of people living without electricity with singapore -0 The people who have cell phone in singapore & their world ranking-$4,683,200/81 The internet user within the singapore, percentage of the pop.and their world ranking-$8,399,700/97

29 Transportation The total number airport located in singaporeand their ranking-9/158 The number of railways in the miles with singapore-the track previously rallway to the tonjong pagar. The line closed The total number of roads in miles within in singapore-2,085 The number paved roads& unpaved roads in miles with singapore-$3,496/163 The major seaport located-singapore- Singapore,Singapore The typical citizen get around (publiic vs. private transp.)-singapore is one of the easiest cities in the world to get around for the average traveller thanks to an amazingly efficient and comprehensive public transport system