Why is Singapore a special place?

            Do you know the name of a country that has a capital with the country’s name? Singapore is such a country. Singapore is the world’s only island state. There are a total of sixty three islands that make up the Republic of Singapore.

            Singapore was once a colony of Britain. The British East India Company made the place a trading post and settlement. Singapore, today, is the most densely Populated independent country in the world. It boasts of a government machinery largely without corruption. The state also has a skilled workforce and an investment-friendly atmosphere. The government also exports goods manufactured within the state.

            One of the chief advantages of Singapore is that it has one of the world’s biggest ports. The city is also a global commercial, financial and transportation hub.

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