You should never have heard of Singapore, a small country in Asia located on an island and is in 17th place among the smallest countries in the world with only 683 km ², was part of Malaysia, was dominated by the British in 1819 and since 1965 is an independent state. Even with little time for independence, Singapore has a high standard of per capita income per capita through the enhancement of education that ranks among the best in the world. Who goes through neighboring countries before it takes a longer shock on arrival, because unlike other countries in the region, Singapore is very clean and organized and this is reflected in the airport that is modern, well maintained and full of orchids that are the hallmark of the country .Among the buildings there are a lot of vegetation that makes it seem, to me, the ideal place. The place where you can live amongst nature, but in the big city. |
Airports in Singapore - an example of beauty and sustainability with its beautiful orchids |
But there are still many challenges. For a country that is an island, ironically, one of the biggest problems is the scarcity of water. Since the beginning of last century, Singapore imports water from Malaysia sweet. With population growth, the need for water in the country is increasing.
For now, the solution is the construction of dams. The youngest is very close to the city center. "When it rains, and water across the dam is lower, we open these floodgates. Then the salt water comes out and is replaced by fresh water from rainfall, "explains the director of the Waters of Singapore, George Madhava.
Money for major public works is not lacking in Singapore. And the resources are not lost because there is no corruption in the country. "In Singapore, soon after independence, a minister has accepted a gift, to spend holidays with family abroad.When he returned, he was arrested. The laws are very strict, "says Kishore Mahbubani, the Center for Public Policy Lee Kuan Yew. It is a system that has the support of the majority population. Therefore, in the young democracy of Singapore, the opposition could never win an election. "I always tell the difference between elections in Singapore and the U.S. elections is that in America you know the election date, but do not know the result. In Singapore, you know the results but do not know the date, "jokes Kishore Mahbubani. It is clear that Singapore is not a perfect country.Got a long way to go and learn. But, surely, is a place where the giant wheel of fortune turns always to the side of the majority.
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Catholic Church in downtown Singapore |
Singapore is a country of varied cultures. There you will find churches, mosques, Buddhist temples, among others. Due to the intervention of the British, the architecture is very Gregorian and there's even a clock like Big Ben in London. Another thing that reminds the British capital is the ferris wheel, Singapore Flyer, which is the world's largest, reaching 165 meters high which gives an aerial view of the city and on clear days from neighboring countries, Indonesia and Malaysia . Do not forget to also visit the Orchid Garden is a true spectacle.
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| Singapore Flyer largest Ferris wheel in the world. |
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