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'''Sentosa''', which translates to ''peace and tranquility'' in | '''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 | 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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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa Wikipedia Article] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa Wikipedia Article] | ||
Revision as of 21:17, 4 December 2013
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)".