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Citigroup sold a 7.8 percent stake in the company worth $14.5 billion to the government of Singapore and some other foreign entities. Singapore today is a first world country with some of the best amenities I've seen anywhere.
Singapore is a city-state in Asia just over 80 miles from the equator. It has many attractions.
In the early 1800s it had been just a fishing village. It went on to become a settlement of Britain then a part of Malaysia, and, finally, became independent in 1965.
In the 80s and 90s the government was very strict with the populace. During that time an American received lashes from a cane for vandalism and people were arrested if they
chewed gum. Any gay behavior was strictly prohibited.
Today, Singapore has loosened up quite a bit. Gays are accepted more. The standard of living has improved to that of the United States (or better.) The modernity of the city-state surpasses that of the United States and the infrastructure is nearly the best in the world.
The place is incredible and definitely worth a visit. When you go don't miss the Indian section of town.
Singapore is a city-state in Asia just over 80 miles from the equator. It has many attractions.
In the early 1800s it had been just a fishing village. It went on to become a settlement of Britain then a part of Malaysia, and, finally, became independent in 1965.
In the 80s and 90s the government was very strict with the populace. During that time an American received lashes from a cane for vandalism and people were arrested if they
chewed gum. Any gay behavior was strictly prohibited.
Today, Singapore has loosened up quite a bit. Gays are accepted more. The standard of living has improved to that of the United States (or better.) The modernity of the city-state surpasses that of the United States and the infrastructure is nearly the best in the world.
The place is incredible and definitely worth a visit. When you go don't miss the Indian section of town.
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