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	Singapore River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On the map, the source of the Singapore River, which is one of about 90 rivers in Singapore and its islands, is at Kim Seng Bridge but the waterway is somewhat longer than its advertised 11 km length and extends, as Alexandra Canal, as far as the junction of Commonwealth Avenue.
		The mouth of the Singapore River was the old Port of Singapore, being naturally sheltered by the southern islands.
		Singapore River is where the colourful and romantic history of the river and the myths and legends can still conjure up memories of the lighters, bumboats, tongkangs with their painted eyes to see the danger ahead and sampans of yesteryear.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Singapore_River (1429 words)

	Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Singapore is a republic with a Westminster system of a unicameral parliamentary government, with the bulk of the executive powers resting in the hands of a cabinet of ministers led by a prime minister.
		Singapore is a diamond-shaped island separated from the Peninsular Malaysia by the Tebrau Straits.
		Singapore was hit hard in 2001 by the global recession and the slump in the technology sector, which caused the GDP that year to contract by 2.2 %.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Singapore (5525 words)

	Singapore River, Singapore: Adaptive Re-use of the Historic Boat Quay
		It is separated from the Malay Peninsula by the Straits of Johor and from the Indonesian islands by the Straits of Singapore.
		Singapore is one of the economic leaders of Asia and the Pacific Rim.
		Singapore's efforts in conservation really began in the 1970's in response to the overwhelming amount of development that was occurring and the consequent obliteration of its historic built structures.
	web.mit.edu /akpia/www/AKPsite/4.239/singa/singa.html (3703 words)

	Singapore Hotels - The attractions : the stately Victorian and neo-classical Roman structures still stand proudly along ...
		The Singapore River, which cuts through the heart of the city, was for many decades the main artery of trade and commerce for the British.
		You will be brought along the Singapore River on an old bum-boat, the kind that used to navigate up and down the river in colonial times.
		Most of the colonial buildings and monuments are on the north side of the river, the central Business District and its plethora of skyscrapers occupying the southern bank.
	www.www-singapore.com /theattractions/colonialreminders.html (675 words)

	Lonely Planet - Destination Singapore
		Singapore consists of the main, low-lying Singapore Island and 58 smaller islands within its territorial waters.
		Singapore is wettest from November to January and at its driest from May to July - the difference between the two, however, is slight.
		Singapore is a compact area with many of its star attractions within walking distance of the city district.
	www.harpercollege.edu /mhealy/g101ilec/seasia/ser/seins/sing.htm (3463 words)

	Singapore/Riverside - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Singapore's official symbol, 8.6 meters tall and weighing 70 tons, spouts water daily on the south bank of the mouth of the Singapore river.
		Singapore's equivalent of Sydney's famous Opera House, except that the two-lobed spiky Singaporean version deliberately bears a striking resemblance to the durian, a tropical fruit related to the jackfruit which is notorious for its sharp odour.
		The entire Singapore river area is a lovely place for a walk, with small green gardens, old-style bridges and historical buildings, and the nightlife-rich expanse of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
	wikitravel.org /en/Singapore_River (2987 words)

	Singapore: Clean up of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin
		The Singapore River and Kallang Basin symbolize the development of Singapore from a trading and business centre to one of rapid urbanization and an expanding trade.
		The main objective of the effort was to cleanse the rivers connecting to the Kallang Basin and the Singapore River so that aquatic life could return to the rivers.
		The Government's Singapore River Development Plan is to transform the river into a gathering place for recreational and cultural activities by the 21st century.
	www.unescap.org /drpad/vc/conference/bg_sg_14_csr.htm (580 words)

	Singapore's Merlion Park
		Singapore is a small country by anyone's measure.
		All of the boats on the Singapore River had these painted eyes in the belief they can help the boat see where it was going.
		Touring the Singapore River we had a view of the oldest sections of Singapore which have been restored now.
	www.anniebees.com /Asia/Asia4.htm (896 words)

	Dive into Singapore's past with the swimming boys sculpture at the Singapore River
		If the river is also the story of a nation, then the STB hopes to chart some of the country's past with these sculptures which will depict colourful river scenes showing river dwellers at both work and play.
		The project is a joint effort between the Singapore Tourism Board and private sector organizations to retain the rich historical character of the river.
		The STB will also be looking at developing interesting heritage trails for the Singapore River so that visitors can embark on a journey of self-discovery of the river and nation.
	www.asiatraveltips.com /travelnews2000/29December2000Singapore.htm (1005 words)

	Travel Singapore \| Travel O World.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The CBD is clustered around the Singapore river and it’s tidal basin mouth.
		The famous Raffles Hotel is a Singapore institution and is located near the Padang Cricket green among all the colonial administration buildings north of the river, while the steel and glass of the commercial sector lies to the south of the river.
		Singapore’s iconic Merlion statue sits at the river mouth, while upriver are the pavement cafes and bars of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, with remnants of the old godowns and warehouses.
	www.traveloworld.net /travelsingapore.html (388 words)

	Singapore Orchard Road Singapore River Chinatown Photographs Pics scenery, skyline
		Singapore is a multiracial city with a diversity of culture.
		Hinduism in Singapore is prctised by mainly the Indian Singaporeans.
		Ancient Singapore long before the coming of Raffles has many colourful legends attached and its history is intertwined with that of the founding of the Malacca Sultanate which at the height of its power was overlord of much of the Malay world.
	www.dawncities.com /virtualbistro/scenes/sporescenes.htm (470 words)

	Singapore Buskers' Festival 2004 :: 13 - 21 November 2004 :: Produced by Gwyndara International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The 8th Singapore Buskers' Festival is a FREE festival for the entire family.
		Together with the Singapore Buskers' Festival 2004 Orchard Road will be magically transformed into a tropical Christmas wonderland of twinkling lights and fun filled entertainment brought on by a talented cast of international Buskers.
		Singapore is an awesome city and there's just so much to do and see while you are in Singapore.
	www.singapore-buskers.com (294 words)

	Singapore/Central Business District - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Centered on the mouth of the Singapore River, the south side of the river is a cluster of skyscrapers home to Singapore's many financial institutions, while the north side is filled with British colonial buildings.
		The bulk of Singapore's historical attractions, plus the rather newer Merlion, are near the mouth of the Singapore River.
		Singapore's nightlife is almost entirely concentrated within the CBD, and within the CBD it's mainly concentrated near the Singapore River, notably Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Mohamed Sultan Rd.
	wikitravel.org /en/Singapore/Central_Business_District (359 words)

	Asia Pacific News - Editorial: Country Information - Singapore's River Transport System For Mid 2002 - Wed Mar 15, 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Singapore's first-ever integrated river transport system is ready to set sail with the appointment of two riverboat operators, Singapore River Cruises and Leisure Pte Ltd, and the Singapore Explorer Pte Ltd. Slated to commence from the middle of 2002, the river transport system will offer an alternative way to journey along the Singapore River.
		These include a loop, hop-on, hop-off transport service that plies along the entire waterway; river express services which take passengers to key attractions; river taxi services that ferry passengers to landing points of their choice; sightseeing leisure cruises with commentary; and food and beverage cruises (to commence in December 2002).
		Singapore River Cruises and Leisure Pte Ltd will be servicing Route A, while Singapore Explorer will service Route B. The services will be at regular intervals, and the operating hours will be from 8am until 11.30pm daily.
	www.asia-pacific-news.com /s/Editorial-Country-Information.asp?ReportID=30930&_Title=Singapores-River-Transport-System-For-Mid-2002 (708 words)

	Singapore - Wikimedia Commons
		Singapore is a city state at south tip of peninsula Malaysia, opposite the twin city of Johor Bahru.
		Famous points of interests in Singapore are: Raffles Hotel, Sentosa Island, Changi Airport, and the Night Safari.
		The flag represents a sort of mixture of Chinese, Indonesian and Malaysian flag, as Singapore is situated in the middle of those countries with a majority of Chinese decent.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Singapore (393 words)

	Singapore: Clean up of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin
		To keep the rivers clean, a committee comprising various government ministries was set up to plan, coordinate and implement programmes to prevent pollution to the rivers.
		The cleaning-up of the Singapore River and Kallang Basin took ten years to complete.
		Today, the River and Basin are used for recreational purposes.
	www.unescap.org /drpad/vc/conference/ex_sg_14_csr.htm (641 words)

	Singapore River - Compare Prices, Reviews and Make Reservations at NexTag - Price - Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		River View Hotel opened in 1985, the first hotel with a river frontage, has 472 rooms and suites.
		Located on the bank of the historic Singapore River along River Valley Road, the hotel is within easy access to the...
		Copthorne Kings Hotel is situated in the city center by the historical Singapore River with easy access to major expressways and...
	www.nextag.com /singapore-river/search-html (214 words)

	singapore hotels - SingaporeHotels.com - all hotels in Singapore
		The historic Singapore River has seen a major transformation as of late as old warehouses are turned into glitzy entertainment venues.
		A colorful area where modern Singapore brushes up against its traditional past, Chinatown is now one of Singapore's most popular neighborhoods, Chinatown has accommodation for every budget from beautiful 5 star hotels to newly renovated boutique hotels and decent guest houses.
		Singapore offers a great opportunity to view the latest fashion trends from some of the world's most established and emerging designers during the Singapore Fashion Festival 2006, Friday 24 March through to Sunday 2 April.
	www.singaporehotels.com (791 words)

	0509ASingapore River Place condos, condos, rental properties, Singapore real estate, rental houses, condos, apartments, ...
		River Place is one of the few downtown condos fronting the Singapore River and in a historical heritage area.
		Some have fantastic green Singapore River views but the Developer has had installed a middle window which can't be opened in the living area in some units.
		ft (you can see a glimpse of it to the left of the 4-storey condo and the Singapore River, behind the first blue tent from left) and are a great attraction to expats.
	www.asiahomes.com /singapore_condos/riverplace.htm (942 words)

	Singapore's Chinatown District
		Chinatown was allotted the area south of the Singapore River.
		Three years after Singapore was settled Chinatown had 3,000 inhabitants, most of them penniless and half starving immigrants from mainland China.
		Before Singapore's land reclamation project the temple stood on the shore at the point where the Chinese immigrants first stepped on land after crossing the perilous South China Sea.
	www.anniebees.com /Asia/Asia3.htm (889 words)

	nusantara:public art: Fishing at Singapore River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		It is true that one now sees fishermen along the Singapore River, but none that I've seen are little boys...
		The Singapore River, which functioned as the main avenue for transport, was lined with trading houses and godowns.
		The river was dredged, clearned of debris, and its banks improved in appearance.
	www.nusantara.com /pasta/home/theartwo/fishinga.html (300 words)

	Singapore Best Watercolors
		BR Gunalan Nadarajan - eloquent and passionate Singapore Indian male artist, curator, and art theorist, who works with the biotechnologies, mechanics, and information technologies to enable biological organisms, for instance plants and trees; he carries a PhD and is the head of Art Theory at LaSalle SIA College of the Arts in 2002.
		He was President of the Singapore Watercolor Society from 1991 to 2001 when he become Honorary President, in which capacity he interacts with other watercolor organizations in the other parts of the world.
		He was also the vice-chairman of SINGAPORE ART 97.He has been an Art Advisor to the National Arts Council since 1998 and is a life Fellow of the National University of Singapore's Centre of the Arts Ong Kim Seng's works have appeared in eight books by publishers in America and China.
	www.geocities.com /gogsinghooi/Gallery.htm (19219 words)

	Quick Link
		The Singapore Dragon Boat Association will be organising the 6th National School's Dragon Boat Championships 2006 at the Bedok Reservoir on 17 June 2006.
		The Singapore Dragon Boat Association will be organising the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2006 at the Bedok Reservoir on 24 and 25 June 2006.
		The Singapore Dragon Boat Association will be organising the 24th Singapore River Regatta 2006 at the Singapore River on 11 and 12 November 2006.
	www.sdba.org.sg /events_current.htm (104 words)

	singapore hotels - SingaporeHotels.com - Singapore hotels in Singapore River District
		On the border of the River District and Chinatown and with the Heritage District just a few minutes away the Novotel Clarke Quay (formerly the New Otani Hotel) is so nicely positioned you can walk to many of the most important and historic sites in Singapore.
		As is to be expected the Singapore River is quite important inasmuch as Raffles sailed into Singapore by traveling a short way up the the river before landing and putting everything in motion.
		Much of Singapore's early development centred around the river and as such it has many historical points of interest.
	singaporehotels.com /areas/river.php?sporemtgs (479 words)

	River View Hotel Singapore, Hotel River View Singapore, Hotels in Singapore
		River View Hotel Singapore is a fine hotel, which is well equipped with all the modern facilities and provides warm hospitality and personalized service to its guests.
		Location: River View Hotel Singapore is located on the bank of the Singapore River, near Chinatown.
		Singapore is not only about scenic beauty, theme parks and bustling markets that attract tourists to Singapore.
	www.a1singaporehotels.com /hotels/three_star/river_view_hotel.html (353 words)

	Singapore River in Singapore
		This river that runs through the city used to be the lifeline of Singapore.
		It was where the first immigrants eked out a meager living and helped transform Singapore from an obscure fishing village to a great seaport and the main artery of trade.
		Singapore River now separates the central business district and the colonial district on its northern bank.
	www.aguidetoasia.com /singapore/singapore-river.php (275 words)

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