SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE

Singapore Located just off the southern tip of Southeast Asia's Malay Peninsula, the island nation of Singapore continues to grow as a popular tourist destination. Singapore is a country that has experienced vast urbanization over the past several decades, yet still remains home to a diverse people who live under the governing laws of a republic. For hundreds of years, Singapore was a strategic point of military conflict between nations within the region, most recently in World War II. The island changed hands between the British and Japanese after the famous WWII battle, the "Battle Of Singapore," eventually becoming a Crown Colony after the Japanese surrender. The year 1959 ushered in the era of self-government, and the nation was granted its independence in 1965.

Traveling to Singapore

Singapore has become a popular tourist destination due to its proven reputation of being one of the safest countries in the world. Strict laws and strict law enforcement has ensured the safety of its citizens and the millions who have chosen to visit the island republic. When you... more

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