Singapore

Timeline

• 1819: establishment of an entrepôt in Singapore.
• 1867: under the direct control of Britain as part of the Straits Settlements.
• 1942: occupied by Japan.
• 1959: gained self-governance.
• 1963: became part of the new federation of Malaysia.
• 1965: became an independent sovereign country.

Transportation

Rail

The Singapore MRT is fully automated and is the most extensive driverless rapid transit system in the world.

• MRT, Mass Rapid Transit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Rapid_Transit_(Singapore)
  • 6 existing lines
  • 2 future lines: Jurong Region Line, Corss Island Line
• LRT, Light Rail Transit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Rail_Transit_(Singapore)
  • 3 Lines

Both are constructed and owned by the Land Transport Authority https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/map/train.html

Operators: SMRT Trains Ltd, SBS Transit Ltd.

Bus

More than 300 bus routes.

Things to do

• Sentosa
  • Universal Studio Singapore
  • Marine Life Park
• Marina Bay
  • Merlion
  • Marina Bay Sands Singapore
  • Gardens by the bay / Flower Dome / Cloud Forest
• China town
• Clarke Quay
• Singapore National Museum: https://www.nationalmuseum.sg/

People

Stamford Raffles