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Programs Offered:
WISE Abroad offers
internships and Language
Training in
Singapore.
About Singapore:
Singapore, known as the Paris of Southeast Asia and recognized
as the one of the most powerful modern trading and financial
hubs in Asia, is a jewel of multicultural contrasts where
English, Tamil, Chinese and Malay are spoken. Singapore's clean
and manicured-like tropical city, superb transportation system,
excellent cuisine, modern commercial shopping centers, and
colorful cultures make it a popular destination for everyone.
The island of Singapore is connected to dozens of other islands
that form part of Malaysia and Indonesia. Singapore is an
ideal gateway to South East Asia for its close proximity to
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand where hundreds of thousands of
foreign visitors travel each year to discover the wonders of
this region.
 
Location:
Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia
and Indonesia
Population
4,353,893 (July 2004 est.)
Religion
Buddhist (Chinese), Muslim (Malays),
Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, Confucianist
Language
Chinese (official), Malay (official and
national), Tamil (official), English (official)
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Economy:
Singapore, a highly developed and successful
free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and
corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a high per
capita GDP. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly
in electronics and manufacturing. It was hard hit in 2001-2003
by the global recession and the slump in the technology sector.
The government hopes to establish a new growth path that will be
less vulnerable to the external business cycle but is unlikely
to abandon efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's
financial and high-tech hub. Fiscal stimulus, low interest
rates, and global economic recovery should lead to much improved
growth in 2004.
NOTE: Please visit the CIA World
FactBook for more country facts at:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Source: CIA World Factbook |
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