Singapore / Lesley Layton, Pang Guek Cheng.
Material type: TextPublication details: Singapore : Times Books International, c2001.Description: 144 p. : ill. 24 cmISBN:- 9812321896
- R DS 609 .L455 2001
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Reference | Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference | DS 609 .L455 2001 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 3AEA0000289094 |
Cove title: Singapore : where the mighty Lion roars.
Timeline
Arts
Bibliography
Economy
Environment
Festivals
Food
Geography
Glossary
Government
History
Index.
Language
Leisure
Lifestyle
Map of Singpore
Religion
Singporeans
Introduction
One of the "Cultures of the World" series, this volume presents a thorough picture of the tiny island Republic of Singapore. Sharp, colorful, informative photographs add to the information provided by the clearly written text. Chapters are devoted to geography, government, economy, environment, people (including the main ethnic groups), lifestyle (including birth, puberty, marriage, divorce, and death), religion and folk beliefs.Sidebars provide interesting details, such as information about the "dragon kiln," nature reserves and Chinese chess. A wealth of information about life in Singapore is presented in various forms. There are several excellent maps, a page of facts and figures, a timeline, a glossary, suggested resources, a bibliography and an index.
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