Singapore
The Destination - Located at the southernmost tip of the Malaysian Peninsula in South East Asia, the lion city Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters. The island nation is well-known for being one of the richest, most well organized, efficient countries in the world with a very high standard of living, excellent skyline and over 1000 shopping malls.
Population - Singapore is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with about 6430 people per square kilometer. The population is a mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians with a smattering of other ethnic nationalities.
Language - There are four official languages in Singapore - Mandarin, Tamil, Malay and English. The Chinese ethnic population is originally from South-east China from the provinces of Fukian and Guangdong. Immigrants from the Malaysian peninsula, Sumatra, Java and other islands of the Malay Archipelago have thronged the state. About two-thirds of the Indians are Tamil, with a smattering of Malayalis, Punjabis and Gujratis.
Currency - The local currency is the Singapore dollar, SGD or S$. All notes come in denominations 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 100 S$ and coins in 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Singapore Cents. A Singapore Dollar (Sing $) = 100 cents. The currency of Brunei is also legal tender and as such the Brunei dollar is accepted at par in each country under an Interchangeability Agreement, so if you are visiting Singapore chances are you might come across notes with a picture of the Sultan of Brunei.
When to go - Singapore's temperature varies between 25 degree Celsius and 32 degree Celsius, offering a warm tropical climate with pleasant sunshine all year round. The country is wettest from November to January and at its driest from May to July.
How to get there - Air transport industry is a driving force in the development of civil aviation and airport operations in Singapore. The city is connected to more than 160 cities in 53 countries by more than 70 airlines, putting Singapore's aviation needs well into the future.
Must See
The Destination - Located at the southernmost tip of the Malaysian Peninsula in South East Asia, the lion city Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters. The island nation is well-known for being one of the richest, most well organized, efficient countries in the world with a very high standard of living, excellent skyline and over 1000 shopping malls. Population - Singapore is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with about 6430 people per square kilometer. The population is a mix of Malays, Chinese and Indians with a smattering of other ethnic nationalities.
Language - There are four official languages in Singapore - Mandarin, Tamil, Malay and English. The Chinese ethnic population is originally from South-east China from the provinces of Fukian and Guangdong. Immigrants from the Malaysian peninsula, Sumatra, Java and other islands of the Malay Archipelago have thronged the state. About two-thirds of the Indians are Tamil, with a smattering of Malayalis, Punjabis and Gujratis.
Currency - The local currency is the Singapore dollar, SGD or S$. All notes come in denominations 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 100 S$ and coins in 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 Singapore Cents. A Singapore Dollar (Sing $) = 100 cents. The currency of Brunei is also legal tender and as such the Brunei dollar is accepted at par in each country under an Interchangeability Agreement, so if you are visiting Singapore chances are you might come across notes with a picture of the Sultan of Brunei.
When to go - Singapore's temperature varies between 25 degree Celsius and 32 degree Celsius, offering a warm tropical climate with pleasant sunshine all year round. The country is wettest from November to January and at its driest from May to July.
How to get there - Air transport industry is a driving force in the development of civil aviation and airport operations in Singapore. The city is connected to more than 160 cities in 53 countries by more than 70 airlines, putting Singapore's aviation needs well into the future.
Must See
- Jurong Bird Park - Southeast Asia's largest bird park, Jurong BirdPark is home to over 8,000 birds of 600 species from all over the world. This abode of world’s largest and most impressive aviaries lures tourist from all over the world. Besides the colorful avian population, the park also the world’s highest man made waterfall.
- Singapore Botanic Garden - This 52-hectare Botanic Garden combines both primary jungle and manicured gardens with thousands of flora, including many rare specimens.
- Orchard Road - A bargain hunters’ paradise. This favorite shopping belt in the city has something to satisfy every pocket. From designer labels, to mid-range goods, to budget items, you can shop till you drop.
- Singapore Art Museum - Housed in a beautifully restored school building, the Singapore Art Museum features state-of-the-art galleries with paintings, sculptures and installations drawn from its 4000-strong permanent collection of Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art as well as touring 'blockbusters' shows.
- Clark Quay - A festival village with second-hand and antique shops, Sunday flea markets and restaurants with an amazing array of foods and beverage options. At sunset the place come alive with dance clubs and pubs.
- Sentosa Island - It houses the best known amusement park in Singapore.
- Asian Civilizations Museum - Originally a Chinese school in the 19 th century, the museum features art and artifacts of Southeast Asia, China, India and the Islamic world.
- Singapore River - The Singapore River is the lifetime of Singapore where the first immigrants eked out a meager living and saw Singapore transform from an obscure little fishing village to a great seaport.
- Haw Par Villa (Tiber Balm Gardens) - It holds 25 clusters of original statues and figurines which tell the intriguing stories of Chinese mythology, legends and Chinese values.
- Snow City - Singapore's first indoor snow centre, filled with 150 tones of snow and snow play area, uses an entertaining yet educational approach to introduce sub zero climate to visitors.
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