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'''Sentosa''', which translates to ''peace and tranquility'' in [[Malay language|Malay]] (derived from ''[[Santosha]]'' in [[Sanskrit]]), is a popular [[island]] [[resort]] in [[Singapore]], visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include a two-kilometre long sheltered beach, [[Fort Siloso]], two [[golf]] courses and two star hotels, and the [[Resorts World Sentosa]], featuring the theme park [[Universal Studios Singapore]].
'''Sentosa''', which translates to ''peace and tranquility'' in Malay (derived from ''Santosha'' in Sanskrit), is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include a two-kilometre long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses and two star hotels, and the [[Resorts World Sentosa]], featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore.


Sentosa was once known as '''''Pulau Blakang Mati''''' which in [[Malay language|Malay]] means the "Island (''pulau'') of Death (''mati'') from Behind (''blakang'')".
Sentosa was once known as '''''Pulau Blakang Mati''''' which in Malay means the "Island (''pulau'') of Death (''mati'') from behind (''blakang'')".


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa Wikipedia Article]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa Wikipedia Article]


[[Category:Sentosa]]
[[Category:Places in Singapore]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Singapore]]

Latest revision as of 21:14, 18 October 2018

Sentosa, which translates to peace and tranquility in Malay (derived from Santosha in Sanskrit), is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include a two-kilometre long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses and two star hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore.

Sentosa was once known as Pulau Blakang Mati which in Malay means the "Island (pulau) of Death (mati) from behind (blakang)".

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