What country was called the impregnable fortress?
What country was called the impregnable fortress? On this day, Singapore surrendered to Japan, marking the beginning of the Japanese Occupation which lasted nearly three and a half years. Despite being called the 'impregnable fortress', Singapore surprisingly surrendered in a week.
What is the nickname of Singapore?
Singapore—known variously as the “Lion City” or “Garden City,” the latter for its many parks and tree-lined streets—has also been called “instant Asia” because it offers the tourist an expeditious glimpse into the cultures brought to it by immigrants from all parts of Asia.