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    SINGAPORE

    GENERAL INFORMATION
    Official name: The Republic of Singapore
    ● Capital: Singapore
    ● Currency: Singapore Dollar (sign: S$; code: SGD,
    1S$ = 19000 vnd ).
    ● National animal: Asiatic lion
    ● National dress: Baju kurung
    ● Language: Malay, English, Mandarin, Tamil
    ● Total area: 728 square km
    ● Population: about 6 million
    PRESIDENTS & PRIME MINISTER
    ● Presidents: Over the course of its history,
    Singapore has seen nine individuals serve as
    president. The first president was Yusof Ishak, and
    the current president, continuing this legacy, is
    Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
    ● Prime Minister: Throughout its history, Singapore
    has experienced the leadership of four different
    prime ministers, each contributing to the nation's
    development in their unique ways, with the first
    being Lee Kuan Yew and the current prime minister
    being Lawrence Wong.
    RELIGIONS
    ● Chinese Buddhism happens to be the major religion
    in Singapore because of the large population of
    Southern Chinese immigrants and their
    descendants.
    ● Hinduism is also popular being the faith of those
    with South Indian heritage.
    ● Christianity is growing quite exponentially as a
    belief system, and many young Singaporeans are
    inclined towards it.

    Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    Armenian Church
    CULTURE & CUISINE
    ● Singapore is a multicultural society with a
    rich tapestry of traditions and practices from its
    diverse population, including Chinese,
    Malaysia, Indian, and other communities.
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    ● The local cuisine of Singapore is majorly
    influenced by Chinese, Malay, Indian and
    Indonesian dishes

    Laksa, a mix of Chinese and Malaysian influences


    Nasi Lemak, with its origin from Malaysia

    Char kway Teow, from China

    UNESCO-Recognized Tangible and Intangible


    Heritage
    ● Tangible Heritage:
    ○ The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO
    World Heritage Site, this garden is a testament
    to Singapore's commitment to preserving its
    natural heritage.
    ○ The Gardens is not only a place of beauty and
    relaxation but also a center for botanical
    research, education, and conservation. It
    features several attractions, including the
    National Orchid Garden, the Rainforest, the
    Ginger Garden, the Botany Centre and Tanglin
    Gate, and the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
    ● Intangible Heritage:
    ○ Hawker culture in Singapore, recognized by
    UNESCO in 2020 as intangible cultural
    heritage, exemplifies the nation's community
    dining and culinary practices in a multicultural
    urban context.
    ○ Hawker Culture in Singapore is an integral part
    of the way of life for Singaporeans, where
    people from all walks of life gather at hawker
    centres to dine and bond over their favourite
    hawker food, which are prepared by hawkers.
    Over the years, this unique combination of
    food, space and community has evolved into a
    microcosm of Singapore’s multicultural society,
    with stalls selling Chinese, Malay, Indian and
    many other diverse types of dishes.

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