Markina A 322g Singapore

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Singapore is located mainly on one major island, but it also

Singapore is located mainly on one major island, but it also

includes 63 other small Islands – most of them are uninhabited;

Singapore is one of the twenty smallest countries in the world – its area is 715 square km.

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Singapore is both a city, a capital and a state at

Singapore is both a city, a capital and a state at

the same time!
The name Singapore comes from the Malay "Singa" – lion and the sankrit "PUR" – city“;
The symbol of the city is a fish with a lion's head-MERLION.

The main population is Chinese (78%), Мalays (14%), Indians (7%) and Europeans;
According to rumors there are also about 400 Russians officially living there.

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Malay is considered the national language in Singapore, but three other

Malay is considered the national language in Singapore, but three other

languages have official status – English, Chinese and Tamil.

Singlish (Singaporean version of English, which was formed on the basis of English, Chinese and Malay languages).

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It contains many Chinese and Malay words: for example, kiasu –

It contains many Chinese and Malay words: for example, kiasu –

fear of missing something; alamak-Oh, no; kopi-coffee;

The syntax of sentences is borrowed mainly from Chinese. Phrases are often diluted with the exclamations «lah» and «leh».

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30 Famous Local Food To Eat In Singapore Before You Die

30 Famous Local Food To Eat In Singapore Before You Die

On

this site you can see these dishes and find out where you can try them
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Interesting facts about Singapore Singapore still has the death penalty; This

Interesting facts about Singapore

Singapore still has the death penalty;
This is the

most expensive city in the world;
World toilet day is celebrated annually on November 19. It was initiated by the government of Singapore;
"Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix", organized in Singapore;
Singapore has no natural resources and imports not only sand, but even drinking water from neighboring Malaysia;
In any part of the city you will see cleanliness;
For high fines and strict laws, Singapore is jokingly called «Fine city».