While walking through the Garden of Eden, Adam saw God at work and asked, "God, what are you doing?"
"I am making a country called Singapore. I am placing her near the equator so the weather is always warm and sunny, and her people will never suffer bitter cold nor unforgiving desert heat. She will also always be protected from any natural disasters. Her location will be strategically supreme so she will flourish as one of the world's busiest ports, travel spots, and business and education hubs. Her size will be compact yet optimal to set the stage for political and economic excellence, allowing for low crime rates and high living standards for a truly multi-cultural, well-educated and highly skilled developed country.
"Wow," said Adam, "But, God, why are you making Singapore so perfect?"
"Ha!" God replied, "Wait till you see the neighbours I'm giving her..."