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1. From 1867 to 1946 Singapore was part of which British Crown Colony along with Dinding, Malacca and Penang?
2. Singapore's national anthem is called 'Majulah Singapura'. It uses the Malay name for the country, which is derived from Sanskrit and has what meaning?
3. At the start of the 21st century, Singapore was around 100 square kilometres larger than it had been 30 years earlier. How had this extra land been obtained?
4. Bukit Timah Hill is Singapore's highest natural point. From which mineable commodity does the hill take its name?
5. In 2008 Singapore hosted its first Formula One Grand Prix. The circuit uses streets located in which area of the city?
6. Known in Malay as 'Tambak Johor', what type of man-made geographical feature was built between the north coast of Singapore Island and the neighbouring Malaysian city of Johor Bahru in the early 20th century?
7. The population of Singapore relies on a network of man-made reservoirs for their fresh water supplies. Which of these options are reservoirs located in central Singapore and surrounded by peaceful wooded parks?
8. Singapore is located north of the equator - but only just, as at its closest point it is just 137 kilometres (86 miles) away. In which aptly named country are its antipodes located?
9. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with two monsoon seasons each year, the Northeast Monsoon that affects the north-east of the country and the Southwest Monsoon that affects south-west areas. True or False?
10. The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail that often includes a range of liqueurs as well as fresh pineapple and lime juice. It was famously created at which iconic hotel, located in a striking colonial-era building on Beach Road, Singapore?
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