Singapore consists of 63 islands,
including the main island, widely known as Singapore Island but also as Pulau
Ujong. There are two man-made connections to Johor, Malaysia: the
Johor-Singapore Causeway in the north, and the Tuas Second Link in the west.
Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa are the largest of
Singapore’s smaller islands. The highest natural point is Bukit Timah Hill at
Today, Singapore has a highly
developed market-based economy, based historically on extended entropot trade.
Along with Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan, Singapore is one of the original
Four Asian Tigers. The Singaporean economy is known as one of the freest, most
innovative, most competitive, and most business-friendly
With recent developments, Singapore
has become one of the most known tourist destination within Asia. With years
Singapore has developed it as a major Shopping Destination, Medical Tourism, and
Luxury tourist destination. Apart from these, often travelers are wooed by the
amazing Sentosa, Night Safari, Bird Park, Universal Studio, the Singapore Flyer
and such places.
