Singapore

Introduction: Today we are going to talk about Singapore. We

hope that with the information that we are going to provide you,
you can get get to know more about the country.
Population: According to data collected in 2021, about 5 million
people live in Singapore, but only 2.91 million were born there.
About 76% of the population is chinese, 15% is malay, 6% is
indian and the other 3% are from other ethnicities.
Location: Singapore is an island city-state located on the
southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia, 137
kilometers north of the equator. The highest point of Singapore
is Bukit Timah Hill, with a height of 165 m and made up of
igneous rock, granite. Hills and valleys of sedimentary rock
dominate the northwest, while the eastern region consists of
sandy and flatter land.
Peculiar cultural aspects:
Music: Dondang, Dikir, ghazal (lyric poem) are some of the
cultural music styles in Singapore.
Festivals: some of the tradicional festivals in singapore are: the
hungry gost festival, the singapore national day festival, the hari
raya puasa festival, and many more.
Food: hainanese chicken rice, laksa, char kway teow are some of
the most famous foods in singapore.
Traditions:
1-While meeting a Singaporean formally or informally, you have
to make sure to shake hands firmly with all, even when
departing.
2-Always take off the shoes before entering anyone's house.
3-Calling middle-aged and eldery people “uncle” or “aunt” is
seen as a sign of respect in Singapore.

Imagens:
(Population)

(location)
(peculiar cultural aspects)
Music:

Festivals:
(the hungry gost festival)
(singapore national day)

(hari raya puasa festival)

Food:
(Haianese)
(Laksa)

(char kway teow)