Singapore

Random Facts

100

One similarity with the United States.

• No one national identity as the people in both the US and Singapore are made up of many diferent ethnicities

• There is a gender gap with income

• Divore is more and more common

• Food in Singapore as well as the US represents many different cultures

• Both influenced by British rule

• The US was founded on religious freedom and Singapore is known for its religious harmony 

• Many spoken languages  present throughout the country

• Religious building must be treated with respect 

200

What's the climate like?

tropical with high humidity and abundant rainfall

300

Where is Singapore located?

and island located on the southern tip of Malaysia 

400

What does Singapore (singa-pura) mean?

City of the Lion 

500

What are the 4 national languages?

Mandarin, Malay, English and Tamil

Culture

100

What is family life like?

• The basic household unit is the nuclear family. Close links with relatives on both the husband's and the wife's sides are usually maintained. Traditionally, sons inherited family assets, while daughters were expected to marry out of the family. 

200

What are a few different ethnicities present in Singapore?

•  Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences

300

What is one holiday that is celebrated in Singapore?

• Chinese New Year and Malay Muslim Ramadan (Jan- Feb)

• Indian Diwali (Sept- Oct)

• The national holiday is on 31 August and is celebrated with military parades and culture shows at the national stadium 

400

How many major religions?

10 

500

What is culture largely defined by?

• Culture is largely defined by peace, justice, and social and religious harmony

Business

100

Can government officials accept gifts?

Nope! it is illegal

200

How do you give someone a business card?

• Give out cards at every first meeting

  • Hold the card with both hands facing the receiver 

  • With your thumbs on both sides on the top

300

How do you accept business cards?

• Accept cards with both hands 

• View the card briefly and then place it on the table face up

400

What is a typical gift when going to a business event?

• Gifts to a business event could be a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates 

500

How do they make decisions at business meetings?

• When they come to a decision at a business meeting it is after a consensus

  •  group’s interests are more important than the individuals interest 

History

100

For 150 years it had been a colony of which country?

Great Britain/ England

200

what is the national symbol of Singapore?

The orchid

300

When did it gain independence?

1959

400

When did Singapore become a trading port?

1819

500

What 3 ethnic groups made their way to Singapore?

Malays, Chinese and Indians