Australia and Singapore

As we know that Indonesia is a sovereign state, it means that Indonesia has always requires other countries to interact and cooperate with other country. Indonesia has much contact with other countries in the world. Two countries that cooperate with Indonesia are Australia and Singapore. The two countries are equally as developed countries, but of course they have differences from all aspects. There are several aspects that differentiate and similarity between Australia and Singapore, from the aspect of education, culture and living cost.
From the education aspect, Australia and Singapore have some differences. In Australia, compulsory education is set by the government for 10 years. 6 years for basic education and 4 years for secondary education (Junior Secondary School). But to proceed to higher education, Australia require prospective students through teaching and learning activities for 12 years. Programs are held by universities in Australia is education diploma, undergraduate, master, specialist and doctor. For the Singapore government also requires studying for 10 years, but to proceed to higher education they need to learn for 13 years, the difference of one year with Australia. Uniquely, for male students in Singapore are required to attend compulsory military service for two years after graduating high school seniors.
            From culture aspect, Australia and Singapore is equally multiculturism. Both countries are equally to state that there are many immigrants. In Australia is full of people who come from other countries such as UK, India, Italy, Germany, etc. But they also still retain their original population that is aboriginal, although slightly replaced by new arrivals in Australia. Similarly in Singapore, the population consists of many nations Malaysia, china, India and Europe. It makes these two countries have a lot of culture or commonly called multiculturism culture.

            From living cost, these two countries are developed countries where their economies are experiencing a very high level of improvement. Living cost in both countries are equally high. Even in Australia, because of high cost of living there most of the population prefers to ride public transportation in daily life. To the students are also advised while working to increase the budget cost of living. Similarly, in Singapore. However, all living expenses incurred in Australia and Singapore depending on each individual. If you are able to manage it well, then everybody who lives in both countries will continue to feel comfortable.

            Australian and Singapore has some differentiate and similarity from some aspect. First, from education aspect about compulsory education. Second, from culture aspect about multiculturism. The last, the expensive of living cost in both of country. So, it can help us about living broad in Australia and Singapura. And interact them with our country, Indonesia.