12 Questions
How many ships arrive at the port of Singapore on any given day?
1000
Which country is Singapore most densely populated after?
Monaco
How many airports does Singapore have flights to?
200
What is the most populous city in the Netherlands?
Rotterdam
How many countries do the ports of Singapore connect to?
123
What type of ships made up over half of the arrivals at Singapore's port in 2012?
'Container' ships
What was the original reason for the development of Rotterdam?
To create a fishing village for trade
What significant transportation infrastructure was established in 1872 to improve trade in Rotterdam?
The New Waterway, a deep-water channel between Rotterdam and the North Sea
What is the significance of Europoort in the history of Rotterdam's development?
Europoort became 'the Gateway to Europe' and handles large cargo ships.
How did Rotterdam's port area expand over time?
By establishing warehouses, coal stores, factories, and shipyards along the waterway
What role did the New Waterway play in Rotterdam's trade growth?
It facilitated the transport of goods by barge up the River Rhine.
Why was the area closest to the sea in Rotterdam's port referred to as Europoort?
'Poort' means 'gateway' in Dutch, symbolizing it as a gateway to Europe.
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