Singapore is a small island country in Southeast Asia that is known for its diverse culture and history. Here are some of the UNESCO sites in Singapore:
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Singapore Botanic Gardens: This garden is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore, inscribed in 2015, it features a wide variety of plants and flowers, as well as a number of walking trails and lakes.
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Singapore's Botanic Gardens, Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage site, is a living example of the Garden City movement. The 74-hectare botanic garden is home to a rich variety of flora, including the National Orchid Garden, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.
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The Singapore Stone: a fragment of a large sandstone slab which bears an undeciphered inscription that possibly dates back to the 14th century. The Singapore Stone is one of the most important archaeological finds in Southeast Asia, and is currently housed at the National Museum of Singapore.
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The Singapore Strait: the Strait of Singapore is a major international shipping route, connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Strait of Singapore is also an important site for migratory birds, and is home to a wide variety of marine life, including dolphins and dugongs.
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The Thian Hock Keng Temple: is a temple dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, it is one of the oldest and most important Hokkien temples in Singapore, and it is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese temple architecture.