208 days ago
208 days ago
The Republic of Singapore (pop. 5 million) is an island city-state located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula between the Johor Straights and the Straits of Malacca. Singapore, which roughly translates to Lion City, gained independence in 1965 and has since grown to become one of the world’s richest countries in terms of GDP PPP. Singapore is recognized worldwide by its massive, modern skyline.
XTS Rating: 2- Singapore sucks. Sure, it’s triumphed to become a first world developed nation, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that there’re numerous authoritarian rules depressing the city. Restrictions on smoking, eating and drinking in public places, chewing gum and even dancing are strictly enforced by law officials and CCTV. If you break other rules, you’ll probably be lashed several times with a long wooden bamboo cane and, in severe cases, be executed. Even more, it’s so expensive that you’ll want to lash yourself with a cane after bankrupting your entire life savings.
However, the ethnic diversity of Singapore is phenomenal. There’s a fusion of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western cultures, along with strong Buddhist, Taoist, Muslim and Hindu traditions. This mix of diversity has given Singapore a unique flavor in food and culture that can’t be seen in too many places.
