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We are your very own personal online directory of information and handy tips on and about this globally famous and much talked about tourist destination isle in South East Asia.
The earliest known mention of Singapore was a 3rd century Chinese account which described Singapore as "Pu-luo-chung" ("island at the end of a peninsula"). Little is known about the island's history at this time but this matter-of-fact description belies Singapore's colourful past.
By the 14th century, Singapore had become part of the mighty Sri Vijayan empire and was known as Temasek ("Sea Town").
This was no less accurate than the 3rd century name. Located at the natural meeting point of sea routes at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore had long known visits from a wide variety of sea craft, from Chinese junks, Indian vessels, Arab dhows and Portuguese battleships to Buginese schooners.
During the 14th century, this small but strategically-placed island had earned a new name - "Singa Pura", or "Lion City". According to legend, a visiting Sri Vijayan prince saw an animal he mistook for a lion and Singapore's modern day name was born. The British provided the next notable chapter in the Singapore story. During the 18th century, they saw the need for a strategic "halfway house" to refit, feed and protect the fleet of their growing empire, as well as to forestall any advances by the Dutch in the region.
It was against this political backdrop that Sir Stamford Raffles established Singapore as a trading station.
The policy of free trade attracted merchants from all over Asia and from as far afield as the United States and the Middle East. By 1824, just five years after the founding of modern Singapore, the population had grown from a mere 150 to 10,000.!!
Perhaps the best way to see and admire Singapore is by embarking on one of its Adventure Tours to Singapore.
A holiday in Singapore means non stop fun! And for those of you who are sports freaks and safari buffs there's much to be excited about as we will tell you about the amazing number of adrenalin pumping pursuits you can enjoy doing and viewing on this vibrant isle!
In this particular section devoted to the various sports and adventurous activities that you can indulge in while holidaying in Singapore – we cover all such activities beginning with the calm and sedate golfing to the wild bungee jumping!
You can take part in all of these mentioned below and much more in Singapore! In this section we will tell you all about
Water Skiing in Singapore, Sailing in Singapore, Scuba Diving in Singapore, Paragliding in Singapore, Golfing in Singapore, Yachting in Singapore and Rock Climbing in Singapore
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