1. 1. SingaporeSingapore A Presentation by Sebastian Sk.A Presentation by Sebastian Sk. 12 January - 201412 January - 2014
2. 2. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Slide Number: 001Slide Number: 001 Location 2Location 2 Brief History... 3-7Brief History... 3-7 The Flag... 8The Flag... 8 The Island Itself... 9-14The Island Itself... 9-14 Economy... 15Economy... 15 Education... 18Education... 18 Mindset... 17Mindset... 17 Conclusions... 18Conclusions... 18 Table of ContentsTable of Contents 11
3. 3. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Slide Number: 001Slide Number: 001 Singapore is located at the south tip ofSingapore is located at the south tip of Malaysia.Malaysia. It is in the South China Sea.It is in the South China Sea. Timezone is UTC+8.Timezone is UTC+8. LocationLocation 22
4. 4. Brief HistoryBrief History Slide Number: 001Slide Number: 001 Singapore dates back to the 3Singapore dates back to the 3rdrd century C.E..century C.E.. It was known as The Kingdom Of Singapura aroundIt was known as The Kingdom Of Singapura around 1414thth cenutry C.E..cenutry C.E.. It was ruled by a series of Indian kings, also knownIt was ruled by a series of Indian kings, also known as sultans.as sultans. From the 15From the 15thth century onward it was graduallycentury onward it was gradually being taken over by European colonial powers.being taken over by European colonial powers. From the 19From the 19thth century onward, European settlementscentury onward, European settlements prospered.prospered. In the 20In the 20thth century, Singapore was occupiedcentury, Singapore was occupied by the Japanese during WWII.by the Japanese during WWII. After much conflict and growth, we returnAfter much conflict and growth, we return to the present, where Singapore is a constitutionalto the present, where Singapore is a constitutional republic.republic. Slide Number: 002Slide Number: 002 Brief HistoryBrief History 33
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9. 9. The FlagThe Flag 88 A few versions of the flag exist.A few versions of the flag exist. With the modern flag, red represents universal brotherhood and equality.With the modern flag, red represents universal brotherhood and equality. White symbolizes purity.White symbolizes purity. The crescent moon symbolizes youth.The crescent moon symbolizes youth. The crescent moon also embodies the religion of Islam, but unofficially.The crescent moon also embodies the religion of Islam, but unofficially. The five stars represent democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.The five stars represent democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
10. 10. The Island ItselfThe Island Itself 99 The total area of Singapore is 718 square kilometers.The total area of Singapore is 718 square kilometers. The population is 5.5 million.The population is 5.5 million. There are several races, Chinese being most common, along with Malays,There are several races, Chinese being most common, along with Malays, Indians, and several others.Indians, and several others. The most common religions are Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.The most common religions are Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
11. 11. The Island ItselfThe Island Itself 1010 Residential(Pale Yellow)Residential(Pale Yellow) - 40%- 40% Industry(Purple) 10%Industry(Purple) 10% Agriculture/Open Space(Green) 15%Agriculture/Open Space(Green) 15% Drinkable Water(Light Grey) 10%Drinkable Water(Light Grey) 10% Others(Dark Grey) 25%Others(Dark Grey) 25% The country gets its electricity fromThe country gets its electricity from natural gas, and on a lesser extent,natural gas, and on a lesser extent, petroleum products.petroleum products.
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16. 16. EconomyEconomy Slide Number: 008Slide Number: 008 Singapore is generally wealthy.Singapore is generally wealthy. Banking, Biotechnology, Off-Shore Industry, add upBanking, Biotechnology, Off-Shore Industry, add up to the economy.to the economy. Has an unemployment rate of 3%.Has an unemployment rate of 3%. Crime rates are low.Crime rates are low. The average wage earning is USD 3,500.The average wage earning is USD 3,500. Is very expensive.Is very expensive. There is no welfare.There is no welfare. Although you can get welfare by signing up forAlthough you can get welfare by signing up for Citizenship, there are big drawbacks.Citizenship, there are big drawbacks. EconomyEconomy 1515
17. 17. EducationEducation Slide Number: 009Slide Number: 009 English is the first language.English is the first language. The literacy rate is 95%.The literacy rate is 95%. Public schools are generally good, but specificPublic schools are generally good, but specific topics are often not taught well.topics are often not taught well. Government spending on Education is unequal.Government spending on Education is unequal. Education in Singapore is moderately expensive.Education in Singapore is moderately expensive. Getting a good education is veryGetting a good education is very socio-economic.socio-economic. EducationEducation 1616
18. 18. EducationEducation Slide Number: 010Slide Number: 010 The ambiance is tense.The ambiance is tense. In offices, bosses have high power distance.In offices, bosses have high power distance. People are expected to work long hours.People are expected to work long hours. They have a conservative attitude.They have a conservative attitude. MindsetMindsetMindsetMindset 1717
19. 19. EducationEducation Slide Number: 011Slide Number: 011 Singapore is an island full of architecturalSingapore is an island full of architectural marvels, good restaurants, and excellentmarvels, good restaurants, and excellent scenery.scenery. But as a second home, SingaporeBut as a second home, Singapore is very difficult to live in.is very difficult to live in. ConclusionsConclusions 1818 ConclusionsConclusions
20. 20. EducationEducationConclusionsConclusionsEnd Of Presentation!End Of Presentation! SingaporeSingapore A Presentation by Sebastian Sk.A Presentation by Sebastian Sk.