Although geography and climate have played a part in the astonishing success of Singapore,the island's strength lies in its hardworking,adaptable and resilient population. Singapore's population of about 3.1 million comprises 77%Chinese,14%Malays,7%Indians and 1%others.The originalinhabitants were Malay fishermen,but after the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and the establishment of a British trading post in 1819, Singapore became a magnet identity while developing as an integral part of the Singapore community. 88 Although geography and climate have played a part in the astonishing success of Singapore, the island's strength lies in its hardworking, adaptable and resilient population. Singapore's population of about 3. 1 million comprises 77% Chinese, 14% Malays, 7% Indians and 1% others. The original inhabitants were Malay fishermen, but after the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and the establishment of a British trading post in 1819, Singapore became a magnet identity while developing as an integral part of the Singapore community