Singapore

B. Gather the following required information about the country you have chosen. Create a unique way to display your information – product ideas will be discussed at a later time. Choose at least two sub-topics from each blue heading to investigate. You must also answer all the questions posed in red so that you are able to connect these various elements to the attitudes and behaviors they foster. Think about how the specific realities of your country might impact the way it relates to the rest of the world.

NOW... How does the history of the country inform the decisions it makes in current times? Are there conflicts that persist over generations? Have there been lessons learned that impact how the country interacts with other nations? Why does the history of the nation matter?
 * 1) a brief summary and timeline-  Some of Singapore's major events are: 1819- Sir Stamford Raffles arrives as a British East India Company agent. 1824- British buys Singapore. 1825- Singapore became a major port; Singapore, Penang and Malacca and made into a crown colony (until 1946). 1921- Singapore created a naval base. 1942- Japanese captured the island of Singapore and it remained that way until 1945 (British came back). In 1959- became a self government. 1963- joined a the federation of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak.Singapore became a self governed country and separated from Malaysia on August 9, 1965.
 * 2) flag and significance-[[image:Singapore_Flag.gif width="450" height="253"]] The different colors in the Singapore flag represent different things. The red represents the unity of men and all men are equal. The white represent the pureness of a nation. SInce Singapore is so young, they have a crescent moon and each of the five stars represents one of the following; democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.

NOW... How do the geography of the country impact its behavior? Does it make it vulnerable to attack? Does it provide a tourist economy? Does it hold valuable resources that make it powerful or the target of external threats? Is it a challenging environment in which to establish a society, and if so how did this reality shape the people and their culture? How has the country been shaped by its neighbors?
 * 1) map of your country[[image:Singapore_Map1.gif width="538" height="354"]]
 * 2) location of your country on a world map- Singapore is in south east asia, on the tip of the Malaysian peninsula.
 * 3) Size compared to us or other well-known countries- The total size of Singapore is 255 sq miles, it is about 1/5 of the state of Rhode Island, which is the smallest state in the USA. It is smaller than the city of Austin (271.8 sq miles) but not by much. The country of SIngapore can fit in the USA (3,794,083 sq miles) about 14,886 times.

NOW... How does the country's economic standing affect its relationships with other nations? Is the economy on the rise or is it declining? Is the country economically powerful or weak? What trading relationships does it have established and how do these inform national decisions?
 * 1) Exports- some major exports are machinery, electronic parts, food and drinks, and transportation equipment.
 * 2) Major trading partners- Malaysia, Indonesia, Europe, America, Japan, China and Hong Kong.
 * 3) Tourist attractions The major tourist attractions are, 1) the SIngapore Flyer (the largest observation wheel in the world!). 2) the SIngapore Zoo and Night Safari.The first night zoo in the world. 3) the Jurong Bird Park. 4) Sentosa Beach (Universal studios, beaches, restarunts and more!!!!) 5) Marina Bay Sands 6) Orchard road

NOW... How does the particular culture, with religions, social norms, values, etc. impact the behavior of the nation? How do other nations characterize this country? Is the culture of the country tied to the culture of other nations? If so, how does this alter their relationships? Is the country heterogeneous or homogeneous?
 * 1) Population- The population of Singapore is 5,076,700 people.
 * 2) Major languages spoken Malay, Mandarin, English and Tamil are the four main languages of Singapore. Most locals however, speak English.
 * 3) Major religions the major religions of Singapore are Buddhist, Muslin, Christian, and Islamic.

Websites Used:

http://www.worldflags101.com/s/singapore-flag.aspx http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_size_of_Singapore_in_miles http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas http://www.singaporeexpats.com/about-singapore/culture-and-language.htm http://www.travel-singapore-with-me.com/singapore-tourist-attractions.html http://www.factmonster.com/country/profiles/singapore.html

Questions i didn't answer- historical conflicts (this helps you decide why the countries are in conflict with each other) Capital and major cities Bordering countries/oceans and nearest neighbors Major lakes, seas, and rivers Major mountain ranges and highest peak Misc. features: volcanoes, deserts, glaciers, etc... Elevation Climate/weather Unit of Currency and exchange rate Natural Resources Agricultural products Major industries Imports Ethnicity Festival/holidays Unique customs/traditions Music/entertainment/sports Fashion (current and traditional) Lifestyle (roles of sexes, human rights, etc...) Social Services (health care, help for poor, old, etc...) Educational system/literacy/opportunities Current form of government Communications access (telephone, internet, media) Recipes Pronunciations for "yes," "no," "thank you," "hello"