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Geography: A Discussion about Singapore

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Rayhanie Pangcoga
Rayhanie Pangcoga

Geography discussion about Singapore: In my ppt, we will know how Singapore became an Urban Model to China, Indonesia and Vietnam. Positive and negative factors of having a life in Singapore will also be discussed. Disclaimer: All sources came from the internet.

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RAYHANIE M. PANGCOGA SINGAPORE SINGAPOR E
founded by a prince from Sumatra auspicious lion Singapura which translates to 'the lion city a small Malay fishing village Origin and Foundation of Singapore: Once upon a time
Sir Raffles swamps and jungles with very little population. center for commerce and British military forces Singapore was the third acquisition of British East India in Malay after Penang and Malacca February 8, 1942-the Japanese crossed Johor Strait to overrun Singapore as well 1- Emergence of Modern Singapore: Raffles Effect 2- British Acquisition 3- World War II and End of Colonialism
August 15, 1945- Japanese surrendered to the British but Singapore continued to remain in a brief state of violence, disorder, looting and revenge killings. late 1947- economy started to improve August 1963- independence from the British rule August 9, 1965- became an independent and sovereign democratic nation. Post War Period until the Independence of Singapore
SINGAPORE TODAY! Merlion Park waterfront Its name combines "mer", meaning the sea, and "lion represents its original name Singapura or lion city in Malay. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese.
Geography: A Discussion about Singapore
Geography: A Discussion about Singapore
Geography: A Discussion about Singapore
10 Landmarks in Singapore that You Shouldnt Miss!
10 Landmarks in Singapore that You Shouldnt Miss!
Waste Disposal Problems 1. Most of Singapores trash is incinerated -most trash is incinerated 2. Recycling rates are extremely low, and much of it is exported 2018 = 22% 2019 = 17% (4% plastic, 18% food) 3. 40 per cent of trash placed into recycling bins are contaminated, and thus incinerated -Singapore Environment Council (2018): 70 % of respondents did not fully know which items were considered recyclable. 4. Singapores one and only landfill is projected to reach capacity by 2035 -Semakau Landfillthe city-states sole landfill
1. It is a strictly controlled and regulated city. 2. It offers a very dense mode of urban setting through the establishment of residential communities consisting largely of tower blocks. 3. It combines industrial with urban development through the creation of integrated industrial- residential communities. 4. It is known for its maturity and its technological innovations in the field of urban infrastructure 5. It offers a clean and pleasant physical urban setting, taking advantage of the abundant vegetation that has earnt it the name of garden city. China, Indonesia, and Vietnam
Quality of Life in Singapore 1. Political & Social Environment 2. Economic Environment 3. Socio-cultural Environment 4. Healthcare 5. Schools & Education 6. Public Services & Transportation 7. Recreation 8. Natural Environment 9. Access to Consumer Goods 10. Housing Easy to adjust to the culture and living environment Modern, westernized environment Scores high on safety and low crime rates English is widely used and a first language in Singapore Convenient transport, high quality infrastructure and health facilities Readily available and affordable domestic help Clean, green and healthy environment to live in Positive Factors Limited sports/recreation options Rule-bound and sometimes stifling Expensive to own a car Weather can be hot and humid most of the time Negative Factors
REFERENCES: Retrieved from internet: https://www.holidify.com/pages/history-of-singapore-1226.html https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/singapore-population https://www.britannica.com/place/Singapore https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/singapore https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/singapore Research Article: Curien, R. (2017). Singapore, a Model for (Sustainable?) Urban Development in China An Overview of 20 Years of Sino-Singaporean Cooperation. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4000/chinaperspectives.7183

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Geography: A Discussion about Singapore

  • 2. founded by a prince from Sumatra auspicious lion Singapura which translates to 'the lion city a small Malay fishing village Origin and Foundation of Singapore: Once upon a time
  • 3. Sir Raffles swamps and jungles with very little population. center for commerce and British military forces Singapore was the third acquisition of British East India in Malay after Penang and Malacca February 8, 1942-the Japanese crossed Johor Strait to overrun Singapore as well 1- Emergence of Modern Singapore: Raffles Effect 2- British Acquisition 3- World War II and End of Colonialism
  • 4. August 15, 1945- Japanese surrendered to the British but Singapore continued to remain in a brief state of violence, disorder, looting and revenge killings. late 1947- economy started to improve August 1963- independence from the British rule August 9, 1965- became an independent and sovereign democratic nation. Post War Period until the Independence of Singapore
  • 5. SINGAPORE TODAY! Merlion Park waterfront Its name combines "mer", meaning the sea, and "lion represents its original name Singapura or lion city in Malay. The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese.
  • 9. 10 Landmarks in Singapore that You Shouldnt Miss!
  • 10. 10 Landmarks in Singapore that You Shouldnt Miss!
  • 11. Waste Disposal Problems 1. Most of Singapores trash is incinerated -most trash is incinerated 2. Recycling rates are extremely low, and much of it is exported 2018 = 22% 2019 = 17% (4% plastic, 18% food) 3. 40 per cent of trash placed into recycling bins are contaminated, and thus incinerated -Singapore Environment Council (2018): 70 % of respondents did not fully know which items were considered recyclable. 4. Singapores one and only landfill is projected to reach capacity by 2035 -Semakau Landfillthe city-states sole landfill
  • 12. 1. It is a strictly controlled and regulated city. 2. It offers a very dense mode of urban setting through the establishment of residential communities consisting largely of tower blocks. 3. It combines industrial with urban development through the creation of integrated industrial- residential communities. 4. It is known for its maturity and its technological innovations in the field of urban infrastructure 5. It offers a clean and pleasant physical urban setting, taking advantage of the abundant vegetation that has earnt it the name of garden city. China, Indonesia, and Vietnam
  • 13. Quality of Life in Singapore 1. Political & Social Environment 2. Economic Environment 3. Socio-cultural Environment 4. Healthcare 5. Schools & Education 6. Public Services & Transportation 7. Recreation 8. Natural Environment 9. Access to Consumer Goods 10. Housing Easy to adjust to the culture and living environment Modern, westernized environment Scores high on safety and low crime rates English is widely used and a first language in Singapore Convenient transport, high quality infrastructure and health facilities Readily available and affordable domestic help Clean, green and healthy environment to live in Positive Factors Limited sports/recreation options Rule-bound and sometimes stifling Expensive to own a car Weather can be hot and humid most of the time Negative Factors