Wikipedia: History of Singapore

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Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 as a British settlement. It was captured by Japan during World War II, and returned to British administration in 1945. In 1959, self-government was granted, and in 1963, Singapore joined Malaysia. It was expelled from Malaysia in 1965, and re-instituted as an independent Republic. See History of Singapore.

Singapore has a Westminster-style constitution. In practice, politics is dominated by the People's Action Party, which has ruled since Independence. The mode of government is perhaps closer to authoritarianism? than true democracy. Paradoxically (for political scientists), Singapore has a highly successful, corruption-free, and transparent [free market economy]?.

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See History of Singapore.

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