The city-state is 710 square kilometers and inhabited by five million people from four major communities; Chinese (majority), Malay, Indian and Eurasian. Since its independence in 9 August 1965, the country has adopted a parliamentary democracy system. There are 64 islands.
For your knowledge Singapore had previously been established as a British colony since 1824, and had been governed as part of the Straits Settlements since 1826. The colony was created when the Straits Settlements was dissolved shortly after the Japanese occupation of Singapore ended in 1945.
Britain gave up on Singapore and fell far short of this extremely grandiose title mainly due to consistent underinvestment in Singapore's defenses. While the British had been underfunding Singapore for years, the Japanese were starting to view it with greater importance.
Singapore is a multi-ethnic society, with residents categorized into four main racial groups: Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Others. Each resident is assigned a racial category that follows the paternal side. This categorization would have an impact on both official as well as private matters.
Chicken rice is an iconic Singapore dish – Poached chicken, aromatic rice, and flavorful condiments such as chili sauce and a tangy ginger and garlic paste create a simple yet savory delight with rich, fragrant undertones.
Singapore is a melting pot of various Southeast Asian cultures, traditions, and cuisines. Known to be a country that keeps alive its street food and hawker culture, the city’s food stalls offer some of the best signature dishes from Chinese, Indian, Korean, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, and local cuisines. Rice, noodles, meat, and seafood make up most of the menu at the hawker stalls. Singapore is also famous for being one of the few countries in the world to have its street food featured in the Michelin Guide multiple times. So head to the hawker centers across the city to relish some of the world’s cheapest Michelin-Starred dishes.
Chili Crab - Singaporean
Native to the local cuisine, Singaporean Chii Crab is a stir-fried crustacean dish prepared with sweet and spicy tomato sauces, mostly served with deep-fried buns called Mantou. Ranked as the 35th most delicious food in the world, this is a must-try for all seafood lovers in the city.
Laksa - South-East Asian
Laksa or Curry Laksa is a sweet and spicy soup of rice vermicelli noodles, cooked in a creamy sauce made from coconut milk and curry-based broth. Its spice comes from other ingredients including turmeric, coriander, and galangal. It is usually served with bean curd puff, cockles, fish cakes, or bean sprouts.
Singapore is famous for being a global financial center, being among the most densely populated places in the world, having a world-class city airport with a waterfall, and a Botanic Garden that is a World Heritage Site.
Is Singapore expensive? To be clear, yes, Singapore is an expensive country overall. It's often ranked as one of the most expensive countries in the world, so it's pricey even from a European or American perspective. To be a permanent resident in Singapore in particular is not cheap.
You can visit Singapore without a visa for tourism or business. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority decides who can enter Singapore and how long they can stay. The period of stay permitted is at the discretion of the immigration officer. It is normally between 14 and 30 days for British citizens.
Brazilian passport holders will be able to visit Singapore for business or tourism purposes for a period of up to 30 days without a visa. Individuals intending to stay for more than 30 days at a time, or for more than 180 days a year, or to seek employment, are required to apply for the appropriate visa/work pass.
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Prof. Carl Boniface
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