Singapore is one of the world’s smallest countries but it is also one of the most successful countries. Its economic growth has (36) 8.9 percent for the past 30 years. It is the world’s second-busiest seaport and third-largest oil (37) centre.
It prospers as a (38) financial centre, a major (39) manufacturer and a huge (40) for tourists—6 million in 1994. Foreign (41) total more than $56 billion.
Singaporeans enjoy the highest standard of (42) in Southeast Asia and the second best in all of Asia, after Japan. recent US (43) report said the "quality of life in Singapore has reached developed country standards."
The air is not polluted, (44) . Trash is collected from every house every day, and more than 90 percent of the population owns their own apartments.
(45) . The common view of Singapore by foreigners is a pocket-size but strong country in economy with severe laws against drugs, (46) .