The Republic of Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia, situated on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of the Indonesian Riau Islands. The name Singapore was derived from the Malay word singa (lion). Singapore was originally a small Malay settlement until 1819, when the British started a trading post that developed into an important commercial and military imperial base. #singapore #asia #malaysian #lion #settlement  

Singapore is one of a kind country. Apart from being a country, it is also an island and a city. The whole of Singapore is one big Island with over mostly uninhabited 62 islets. Singapore is a perfect blend between the natural trail and modernity, ancient and contemporary, the west and east, water and land, and other contrasts. The island city-state has a lot of diversity of attractions, which makes Singapore one of the top tourist destinations for all kinds and ages of people. Here are some captivating places to include in your travel itinerary to enjoy the wonder of Singapore. #travel  

It is generally recognized that fireworks originated in China during the Sung dynasty (960-1279). A cook in ancient China discovered that a mixture of sulphur, saltpetre, and charcoal was highly flammable and would explode if confined in a small space. This discovery was first used for entertainment. #firework #china  

Загальновизнано, що феєрверки виникли в Китаї за династії Сун (960-1279). Кухар у стародавньому Китаї виявив, що суміш сірки, селітри та деревного вугілля є легкозаймистою і вибухне, якщо буде обмежена в невеликому просторі. Це відкриття вперше було використано для розваг. #firework #china