SINGAPORE , sometimes referred to as the Lion City, the Garden City or the Little Red Dot, is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia. Singapore's territory consists of one main island along with 62 other islets. With a population size of over 5.5 million people it is a very crowded city, one of the world's most densely populated countries. However, unlike many other densely populated countries, Singapore - with more than 50% of its area covered by greenery and with over 50