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Singapore is one of the only three city-states in the world. Situated just south of Malaysia, the island is also the smallest nation in Southeast Asia. Considered to be the 4th wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita, it is an enigma. How could such a small nation be so wealthy and be so desirable in terms of business climate? The answer: Low crime, great transparency, strict governance.
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  • The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

    The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

  • The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

    The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum

  • Construction in Singapore is on going, attracting labor from all over the world.

    Construction in Singapore is on going, attracting labor from all over the world.

  • Marina Bay is a bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core.  An artificial bay, it was formed when land reclamation created the Marina Centre and Marina South areas, which form a body of sheltered waters of what was once open sea.

    Marina Bay is a bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core. An artificial bay, it was formed when land reclamation created the Marina Centre and Marina South areas, which form a body of sheltered waters of what was once open sea.

  • The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.

    The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.

  • Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 63.7-hectare (157-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden.

    Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 63.7-hectare (157-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden.

  • The Merlion Malay is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion". The fish body comes from Singapore's ancient name back when it was a fishing village — Temasek — meaning "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name — Singapura — meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".

    The Merlion Malay is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion". The fish body comes from Singapore's ancient name back when it was a fishing village — Temasek — meaning "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name — Singapura — meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".

  • This is a rare, uncommon sight for Singapore -- graffiti.

    This is a rare, uncommon sight for Singapore -- graffiti.

  • The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel[1], it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.

    The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel[1], it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.

  • Skyscrapers at Marina Bay

    Skyscrapers at Marina Bay

  • Marina Bay Sands Casino, developed by Las Vegas Sands, is Singapore's second legal casino.  Expected to rake in $1 billion a year, the casino will forever change the landscape of Singapore's skyline and encourage more gambling debt.

    Marina Bay Sands Casino, developed by Las Vegas Sands, is Singapore's second legal casino. Expected to rake in $1 billion a year, the casino will forever change the landscape of Singapore's skyline and encourage more gambling debt.

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    Marina Bay is a bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core.  An artificial bay, it was formed when land reclamation created the Marina Centre and Marina South areas, which form a body of sheltered waters of what was once open sea.
    The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye.
    Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 63.7-hectare (157-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden.