The earliest know mention of Singapore was a 3rd Century Chinese account describing Singapore as 'Pu-luo-chung' meaning 'Island at the end of a Peninsula'. By the 14th Century, Singapore had become part of mighty Sry Vijayan Empire and was know as 'Temasek' meaning 'Sea Town'
During the 14th Century, it the earned a new name -'Singapura' meaning 'Lion City'. According to a legend, a visiting Sri Vijayan prince saw a an animal he mistook for a lion and Singapore's modern day name was born.
Singapore at this moment
Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land are of 682 square km. It is located 136,8 km north of the Equator and closely situated to Malaysia and Indonesia.
In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Its former role as an entrepot has diminished, as the nation has increased its manufacturing base. Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines.
Singapore is also one of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres and a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world.
During the 14th Century, it the earned a new name -'Singapura' meaning 'Lion City'. According to a legend, a visiting Sri Vijayan prince saw a an animal he mistook for a lion and Singapore's modern day name was born.
Singapore at this moment
Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land are of 682 square km. It is located 136,8 km north of the Equator and closely situated to Malaysia and Indonesia.
In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Its former role as an entrepot has diminished, as the nation has increased its manufacturing base. Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines.
Singapore is also one of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres and a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world.
0 comments:
Post a Comment