7 Shocking Facts/Myths about Singapore, it is a small island city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Despite its small size, it’s one of the most developed and prosperous countries in the world.
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Singapore’s Rankings
- Ease of doing business- 1st Rank
- Corruption- 3rd Least in the world
- Futuristic|Progressive Thinking- 4th Rank
- Safety- 5th Rank
- Forward thinking Society- 5th Rank
- Higher Education- 6th Rank
- Innovation|First movers-7th Rank
- Culture & values Adherence-9th Rank
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Shocking Facts/Myths: Let’s dive in to it’s most amazing facts
- Singapore(the Republic of Singapore) is an Island and city state. It is a sovereign country.
- Singapore is very much in the big leagues when it comes to money as compared to UK.
- Singapore capital currency is SGD(Singapore Dollar).
- Singapore is famous for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion, Changi Airport, Chinatown, Little India
- Singapore is called Lion City, which derived from itself ‘Singapura’.
- People tend to leave Singapore because cost of living is too high.
- Rental discrimination still common in Singapore.
- Overpopulated/Overcrowded.
Shocking Facts/Myths: Let’s look at some of it’s famous myths
- All Singaporeans are not Rich
- Gum are banned but not in reality (Chewing Gum is Illegal)
- Singapore is Boring
- Singapore is Expensive (It is possible to enjoy in budget)
- No Nature or Green Spaces
- No Cultural Diversity
- Only a Business Destination
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