——“是主唱喜爱的纯净清新系列”(“狮城”)。? The British provided the next notable chapter in the Singapore story. During the 18th century, they saw the need for a strategic "halfway house" to refit, feed and protect the fleet of their growing empire, as well as to forestall any advances by the Dutch in the region. ? By 1824, just five years after the founding of modern Singapore, the population had grown from a mere 150 to 10,000. ? In 1832, Singapore became the centre of government for the Straits Settlements of Penang, a and Singapore. ? Five centuries later, it was again the scene of significant fighting during World War II. After the war, Singapore became a Crown Colony. The growth of nationalism led to self-government in 1959 and on 9 August 1965, Singapore became an independent republic.
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