Singapore River : historical overview. Feedback on article Singapore River, river/waterway, is located within the Central Region. The 3.2 km long river has been the lifeline of Singapore for more than 150 years. Proof of its ancient beginnings may be monumented on the Singapore Stone with undecipherable inscriptions found in 1819, at the river mouth. With Singapore's strategic location and establishment as a free-port, trade and commerce developed rapidly.
The economic activity filled the river-port's waterways and quays with flotilla of boats, with workmen loading and unloading goods for import or re-export in bumboats or lighters. The river's inadequate and unsuitable berthing facilities, plus the dramatic increase of shipping led to the development and growth of the New (later Keppel) Harbour. Author Vernon Cornelius-Takahama References Buckley, C. Miksic, J. Port of Singapore Authority. (1984). Song, O. Tan Sri Dato Mubin Sheppard. Turnbull, C. All Rights Reserved. Singapore: History & Architecture. Early history of Singapore. The early history of Singapore refers to the history of Singapore before 1819, when the British established a trading settlement on the island and set in motion the history of 'modern Singapore'. Prior to 1819, Singapore was known by several names in written records dating back as early as the 2nd century, which identified the island as a trade port of some importance.
The island was controlled by different kingdoms in Southeast Asia including the Siamese, Javanese, and Sultanate of Malacca from the 14th century and the Sultanate of Johor from the 16th century. 2nd century[edit] The first written records of Singapore date to the 2nd century, when the island was identified as a trading post in several cartographic references. A 3rd century Chinese written record described the island of Pu Luo Zhong (蒲羅中), probably a transliteration of the Malay Pulau Ujong, "island at the end" (of the Malay peninsula).[2] Indian culture[edit] Middle Ages[edit] European contact[edit] Notes[edit] Urban planning in Singapore. Urban planning in Singapore has formulated and guided its physical development from the day the modern city-state was founded in 1819 as a British colony to the developed, independent country it is today.
Urban planning is especially important due to land constraints and its high density. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.[1] History[edit] Initial planning[edit] Upon its formal establishment with the signing of a treaty on February 6 the same year, Raffles left the settlement, leaving Colonel William Farquhar as the first Resident of Singapore.
Culture of Singapore - history, people, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family, social. Orientation Identification. The place name "Singapore" is derived from Singa-pura ("City of the Lion"), a commonly used term since the fourteenth century. The main cultural traditions are Malay, Indian, Chinese, and to some extent Western (British). The different communities do not regard themselves as sharing a culture; instead, they consider themselves parts of a whole. This is illustrated by reference to a popular local dish, Rojak , a salad in which the various ingredients are covered by the same peanut sauce, forming a distinct whole with each ingredient clearly discernible.
Location and Geography. The main island is fully urbanized with a dense commercial city center to the south. Demography. Linguistic Affiliation. Symbolism. The flag is divided into equal red and white horizontal sections symbolizing unity and purity. History and Ethnic Relations Emergence of the Nation. Singapore National Identity. Ethnic Relations. Urbanism, Architecture, and the Use of Space.