Singapore: Discover the Country, Culture and People
- ISBN-10
- 1925630536
- ISBN-13
- 9781925630534
- Series
- Singapore
- Category
- Singapore
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Author
- Jane Hinchey
Description
Singapore was once covered by rainforest but is now a thriving, cosmopolitan city-state. Find out what life is like in Singapore. Discover Singapore's ethnic diversity and how people live, work and play. Meet some of Singapore's most notable people, and read about the events that shaped this fascinating country. Learn all about Singapore, including: government; history; ethnic diversity; landscape and climate; religions and festivals; cultural traditions; transport systems; the arts; languages; cuisine; and find out more about Singapore's relationship with Australia.
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