How does Singapore thrive even among Malaysia and Indonesia? Have you ever looked at a map and wondered how such a small country, below Malaysia, surrounded by Indonesia, not only survives but also becomes one of the world's richest and most successful? This is the story of Singapore—one of the world's smallest countries, yet one of Asia's most powerful and developed. Singapore is roughly the size of New York City, with a population of just over 6 million. Compare it to Malaysia (34 million) and