Singapore Skyline, Marina Bay – Photo by Eustaquio Santimano –
CC-BY
Total
Area………………………………………………………….246.7
sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)…… 26
Urban population (% of total population)
…………………………100
Life expectancy at birth
(years)…………………………………………….. 76
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live
births)…………………………………. 4
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5)
…………………………14
Access to safe water (% of population)
……………………………..100
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+)
……………………………………..9
Background Note: Singapore __ A full national profile with history,
culture, economy, maps and more. – illustrated – From U.S. State
Department –
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2798.htm
CIA – The World Factbook — Singapore __ A detailed look at Singapore
including history, culture, political structure, economy and many other topics.
– From US Central Intelligence Agency –
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sn.html
Country Profile: Singapore __ A general overview including history, political
structure, culture, leaders, media, and more. "Singapore is south-east Asia's
hi-tech city-state which is famed for its obsession with cleanliness and rules
against chewing gum." – illustrated – From BBC –
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1143240.stm
Economy of Singapore __ "The Economy of Singapore is a highly developed and
successful free market economy in which the state plays a minimal role. It has
an open business environment, relatively corruption-free and transparent, stable
prices, and one of the highest per capita gross domestic products (GDP) in the
world." An encyclopedic article about the economy of Singapore. – From wikipedia
–
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Singapore
Maps Of Singapore __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select
from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and
others. – From embassyworld.com –
http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Singapore.html
pictures of Singapore at picturesofplaces.com – singapore pictures … __
"Singapore pictures including Sentosa Island, Clark Quay, Boat Quay, Merlion
Statue, Millenia Tower, Raffles Hotel, Jurong Bird Park, and more!" –
illustrated – From picturesofplaces.com –
http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/singapore.html
Singapore __ An excellent tool for anthropology and historical research.
"Handbook Series sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and
1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country
or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system,
and foreign policy." – From Library of Congress –
http://countrystudies.us/singapore/
Singapore __ "Singapore may have traded in its rough-and-ready opium dens and
pearl luggers for towers of concrete and glass, and its steamy rickshaw image
for hi-tech wizardry, but you can still recapture the colonial era with a gin
sling under the languorous ceiling fans at Raffles Hotel. It is this carefully
stage-managed combination of Western modernity and treasured Eastern and
colonial past that makes Singapore such an accessible slice of Asia." History,
culture, statistics and more. – illustrated – From Lonely Planet –
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/singapore/
Singapore Economy, Economy Of Singapore, Singapore Economy … __ You will
find an overview of the economy of the Philippines broken down by sector and
social indicators. – From economywatch.com –
http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/singapore/
Singapore: Geography, Maps and Information __ You will find a collection of
resources including geography, maps and links to related articles. – From about.com –
http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blsingapore.htm
Singapore Official Government Website __ You will find culture, news, current
events, tourism information and more. – illustrated – From Government of
Singapore – http://www.sg/
singapore map and map of singapore information page __ An atlas style page
chock-full of various maps of Singapore, statistics, and general information. –
illustrated – From worldatlas.com –
http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/sg.htm
Singapore Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information __ You will find several
galleries of pictures of Singapore as well as an 'atlas' style summary with maps
of Singapore and more. – illustrated – From pbase.com –
http://www.pbase.com/world/singapore
Singapore Video Clips __ You will find video clips related to the country.
'Caution' only a portion of the Singapore video clips have been reviewed by archaeolink.com. There may be material in others some would find objectionable.
– From searchforvideo.com –
http://www.searchforvideo.com/countries/singapore/
SINGOV: Singapore Government Online Portal __ From here youu can access all
parts of the Singapore Government. – illustrated – from Government of Singapore
– http://www.gov.sg/
The Straits Times __ Online English language newspaper for Singapore and
regions. – illustrated – From the Straits Times –
http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/
Visit Singapore – The official website… __ Here you will find everything you
need to plan a business trip or a grand vacation. Click on the link relating to
where in the world you live to access the site. – From Visitsingapore.com –
http://www.visitsingapore.com/
