Singapore

          Imagine being able to retire at the age of 55 and spend the rest of your life in total bliss living on a warm island where the conditions are perfect. The city of Singapore is a model society to the rest of the world. Singapore is an example of a good society because it is very organized and clean, it has a good schooling system, and it has a very strong economy.

          First, Singapore is a model society because it is very orderly about keeping the city in the best conditions possible. The streets are kept perfectly clean with flower beds lining the roads. It is so tidy because if anyone is doing anything that could cause any harm to the environment then they will be fined. There are very high fines that people are required to pay if they do anything out of line. This way, Singapore is kept as clean as possible. The city is a very safe place to be because of the excellent patrolling systems. Singapore keeps its transportation organized with many different ways to get from one place to another. The traffic laws are very strict, so it keeps the city safe. The crime rate on the island is very low because if anyone commits first degree murder, armed robbery, or selling drugs then they will suffer the death penalty. Not only is the island a safe place to live, but the schooling system is one of the best in the world.

          Next, Singapore has very strong educational programs that help them to become a better city. Their schools are patterned after the Japanese model. The system divides the students into different groups depending on how well they perform in class. The smarter kids go to "superschools" where they are trained for professional careers. All students are required to learn English. This makes it easier for everyone on the island to communicate without confusion. Since they all know the same language, Singapore runs very smoothly. This good system of communication helps the city to have a very strong economy.

          Last, Singapore is a model society because it has one of the best economies in Asia. The people have a very high standard of living, and only come in second to Japan in all of Asia. The average income is very close to that of the United States. The unemployment rate in Singapore is under 5%, and most of the people in their society own their homes. They have social security which helps them borrow to buy a home. Their strong economy allows most people to retire at the age of 55. The government of Singapore helps keep up this economy by having a tight hold on most business activity and industries. The government controls wages which makes union strikes very scarce.

          As stated above, the city of Singapore is a model city because it is in good conditions, it has a great education system, and it has a powerful economy. Singapore is a great place to live, and many other countries could learn from the ways they run their society.