Singapore was the first among countries planning to build international pavilions to break ground, and started construction on Jan. 10, according to the tourism board.The nation has a land area of around 730 square kilometers, which is smaller than Tokyo, but its physical size has been no barrier to growth.With a population of roughly 6 million people, the country is also known for its multiracial society made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and various other communities.Singapore made its Expo debut at the 1970 World Expo, which was also held in Osaka Prefecture, according to local media…READ FULL ARTICLE