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Writing Singapore: A Fascinating Journey Through Geography, History, Economy, Education, Religion and Modern Life Introduction: Why Does Singapore Create So Much Curiosity? Curiosity is often the beginning of knowledge. When we look at a map of Southeast Asia, Singapore appears almost unbelievably small. It is a compact island nation at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, surrounded by much larger countries and separated from Indonesia by sea. Yet this small country has become one of the world's most important centres of trade, finance, education, technology, transportation and international business. That contrast naturally raises questions. How did a small island with limited natural resources become a prosperous modern economy? Why is Singapore important to international trade? How did different ethnic and religious communities develop a common national identity? Why is its education system so highly regarded? How did Singapore move from a British colonial tradi...