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Singapore
is a small country on a small island, but with over four million
people it's a fairly crowded city and in fact second only to Monaco as
the world's most densely populated country. The center of the city —
consisting roughly of Orchard Road, the Riverside and a chunk of
Chinatown — is known in acronym-loving Singapore as the CBD
(Central Business District).
Garden City
Having established
a reputation as a Garden City of the tropics. The island is rich with
lush plantings, tree-lined streets, beautiful parks and gardens.
It is a modern city rich
in contrast and color with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine,
arts and architecture. The city offers countless unique, memorable
experiences waiting to be explored. Although Singapore is a small
country, we have one of the world's first class living standard.
With limited land on a small island
like Singapore, tall apartments are a
common sight on this island. Houses are situated in the landed
property estate and are seen everywhere on the island. But majority of
the people live in apartments.
There
is always a place for families and individuals. Singapore is never
lack of green & recreational spaces. Each housing estate has at least
one beautiful garden, several outdoor fitness areas & playground areas. New
recreational & leisure hub developments are being planned and
developed by the government.
Official Languages
Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
and English.
English is the common language used which unites the different ethnic
groups. Children are taught in English at school and also learn their
mother tongue to make sure they don't lose contact with their
traditions.
Climate
Singapore enjoys a
pleasantly warm tropical climate all year round with an annual average
temperature of 27° C with humidity around 75%. Rainfall can occur
throughout the year although more frequently between November and
December. June ~ August is considered the best time to visit but there
is still rain during this period.
There is no typhoon as
Singapore is located outside the typhoon zone.
Currency & Credit Cards
The official currency of the Republic is the Singapore Dollar (S$).
Visa, JCB, Master Card, and American Express cards are widely accepted
at stores and visitor facilities.
Transport
Getting around
Singapore is very easy and safe. There are many convenient
ways of getting
around by MRT (subway), bus or taxi - all within easy accessibility.
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