Although Singapore appears to be a shiny little playground which is built for tourists to come and spend their money in, this glitzy city has a past worth bragging about. Singapore was not always the glamorous, fast paced city that it is today. During the Second World War this island paradise was considered a key strategic location from which attacking a number of countries was possible. Therefore many world leaders were interested in getting their hands on Singapore. During these harsh times locals were said to have fled the country seeking asylum in neighboring countries such as Sri Lanka. After these turbulent times were through Singapore was reborn to become a respected nation in the global arena.
This is the era when taxation laws were loosened and entrepreneurship was handsomely rewarded by support from the government of the country. This sense of wanting to achieve great heights is what drove Singapore to becoming the successful country that it is today. Even after overcoming such devastating circumstances, Singapore did not just bury its past and move with the tide. Instead they embraced their past and made it work to their advantage. During the British invasion of Singapore, Fort Siloso was built as a means of protecting the entrance to the harbour from invaders. This is considered a historical monument of Singapore and is located on the western part of the island. This fort is one of many artillery batteries which are located around the island but Fort Siloso is the only one which has been fully restored and is being used as a tourist attraction.
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