16. Singapore
- Adventure #25
- Citizenship #21
- Cultural Influence #9
- Entrepreneurship #12
- Heritage #22
- Movers #7
- Open for Business #5
- Power #22
- Quality of Life #20
How It Ranks
Singapore is a relatively new country, as it was founded as a British colony in the 19th century and became an independent nation in 1965. Today, it acts as Asia’s melting pot of cultures. Five languages are spoken in Singapore (Mandarin, English, Malay, Singlish and Tamil). The cuisine is a blend of Chinese, Indian and Western traditions. And its name is Sanskrit for “Lion City.”
There’s always something to celebrate in Singapore, whether it’s a food festival, sporting event or art exhibit. Whatever you do, don’t chew gum in Singapore. Don’t even try to smuggle it in…