Singapore: World City (eBook)

Kim Inglis (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
144 Seiten
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4629-1540-8 (ISBN)

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With stunning photographs and insightful commentary this travel pictorial and Singapore travel guide captures the dynamism of a remarkable Pacific nation. In just a few short decades, Singapore has transformed itself from a tiny island off the coast of mainland Asia into a global superpower in banking, IT, education, biotech, transportation and many other fields. The fascinating story of how this tiny city-state which has no hinterland, no natural resources, and a relatively small population has achieved success is told in this book. Singapore's history as a British colonial port, its dynamic multi-ethnic population, and its innovative governmental and social structures, are a part of the story. But there are others as well. How Singapore became a regional hub for finance, shipping and air travel, and now also for the arts, sport and leisure--are all showcased in dynamic detail, with over 300 full-color photographs to illustrate graphically how this small island functions like a well-tuned racing machine. Author Kim Inglis, a journalist, and long-time local resident, leads the reader on a series of explorations through Singapore's most notable districts and neighborhoods, explaining the growth and importance, and showcasing what they have to offer the visitor. Included are many lesser-known corners of the island which very few visitors ever get to see!

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.2.2014
• Zusatzinfo: 300 color photographs
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 230 x 230 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: singapore culture • singapore history • singapore travel • singapore travel book • singapore travel guide • travel guide books • travel pictorial
• ISBN-10: 1-4629-1540-X / 146291540X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4629-1540-8 / 9781462915408