Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world, however it is also one of the most densely populated.   Singapore is home to the worlds first night zoo.  It is also the stopoff point for millions of migratory birds.    The world’s largest bat – the flying fox is found on one of the Singapore islands.

Singapore is a very flat island and has set into law that no buildings can be over 280 meters in height.  It is the home of the world’s largest fountain and highest man made waterfall.  The island is also home to many fine five star hotels in Singapore with the best Singapore hotels feature modern design and architecture.  Singapore Chaugi Airport has won many awards for being the best airport in the world.

Most of the housing in Singapore is public housing in fact around 90% of Singapore natives live in public housing.  Most of the public housing is clean, modern and safe.  In fact Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world and the population enjoys a very high standard of living with all modern amenities. A measure of this is that 80% of the population now own cell phones.

Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures and different cuisines.  It is also the home of the Singapore Sling which was first served in 1915 at the world famous Raffles Hotel. The ingredients of the Singapore Sling are gin, Cointreau, cherry brandy, Dom Benedictine, pineapple juice, Grenadine, Angoustura bitters and limes.

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