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June 20, 2001 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Singapore Packing Round 1. The MALAYS are the original inhabitants of Singapore. 2. Singapore lies just 85 miles from THE EQUATOR. 3. Singapore is known as the GARDEN city. 4. Singapore's population is predominantly CHINESE. 5. The SINGAPOR DOLLAR is the official currency of Singapore. 6. Singapore is made of up 59 ISLANDS. Picture of hotel with palm trees Departure Round 1. The SLING is Singapore's most famous cocktail. 2. The MRT is Singapore's SUBWAY system. 3. The LION dance is usually performed during Chinese festivals. 4. Singapore is connected to MALAYSIA by two causeways. 5. Singapore's Ahmad Latiff is known for this sport. SOCCER Picture of official looking white building On Tour Round 1. He is credited today as the founder of Singapore. SIR THOMAS RAFFLES 2. Singapore's government is based on the BRITISH system. 3. Within Singapore's botanic garden is a separate garden devoted to ORCHIDS. 4. Singapore's government follows the tenet of CONFUCIANISM. 5. Singapore's official languages include all of the following except DUTCH. 6. A popular and cheap street fare of Singapore is the chye tow kway. What is it? CARROT CAKE 7. The pangolin is a nocturnal creature found in Singapore's forests. What is it? ANTEATER Picture of large colorful dragon 8. Changi is Singapore's AIRPORT. 9. It is illegal to possess CHEWING GUM in Singapore. 10. Singapore had a short-lived union with MALAYSIA in the 1960's. 11. Wayang is a popular art form in Singapore. What is it? CHINESE OPERA 12. This Singapore landmark is named after the goddess of mercy. KUAN YIN TEMPLE Bonus question 1 Picture of the Merlion The Merlion is the symbol of Singapore. It is half lion half FISH. Bonus question 2 Look at the following map, pick the region where Singapore is located. area 3 Picture four cityscape with water Slide Show 1. The Singapore government declared this landmark a National Monument in 1987. RAFFLES HOTEL 2. PARLIAMENT HOUSE is Singapore's oldest government building. 3. The Haw Par Villa Theme Park was built by the Aw brothers who made their fortune producing TIGER BALM . 4. All of these facts about Singapore are true except (they have no) SOLID NATURAL RESOURCES. |