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Quick Facts - Singapore

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Capital Singapore
Government Parliamentary republic
Currency Singapore dollar (SGD)
Area 707.1 sq km
Population 4,588,600 (2007 est.)
Language English (official), Mandarin Chinese (official), Malay (official and national), Tamil (official)
Religion Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism
Electricity 230V/50Hz (British plug)
Calling Code +65
Internet TLD .sg
Time Zone UTC +8

Background

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 colour 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.

Culture

People

Climate

Areas in Singapore

Ang Mo kio, Toa Payoh, Orchard Rd, Marina Bay, Jurong East.

Best time to visit

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).

Tourist Attractions

Animal World & Parks

Singapore Zoo

Night Safari

Jurong Birdpark

Underwater World

Butterfly Park & Insert Kingdom

Crocodile Farm

Parks , Gardens & Natural Reserve

Botanic Gardens

National Orchid Garden

Esplanade Park

Labrador Park

Chinese Garden

Mount Faber (The Southern Ridges)

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

East Coast Park (SKI360)

Fort Canning Park

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Pasir Ris Park

Reservoirs

Heritage sites

Chinatown

Malay Village

Little India

Arab Street

Peranakan culture

World War II sites

Changi Chapel & Museum

Battle Box

Fort Siloso

Civilian War Memorial

Kranji War Memorial

Johore Battery

 

Isles

Sentosa

Kusu Island

Pulau Ubin

St John's Island

Sisters Island

Festivals and Events

Festivals

Lunar New Year

Hari Raya Puasa

Deepavali

Chinggay Parade

Lantern Festival

Dumpling Festival

Hungry Ghost Festival

Events

at Suntec City

at Singapore Expo

National Day Parade

Singapore Arts Festival

Great Singapore Sales

Singapore Food Festival

 

Things to eat

Market, Restaurant, ....

Things to do

Shopping

Shopping

Bugis Village

Holland Village

Orchard Road

VivoCity

Parkway Parade

Marina Square

SUNTEC

Chinatown

Little India

Geylang Serai

Changi Airport

Sim Lim Square

 

Nightlife

Theme Park, night club, shows,

 

Activities

Sauna, Bath, Beach, Theme park, Massage

 

Study

Schools

Famous schools:

 

Set Up Business

Stock Market

Places to stay

 

Getting Around

Taxi, Train, Bus

Useful Information
Visa

COUNTRY EXIT CODE + 852 + CITY AREA CODE + NUMBER

Embassies

Police

Safety - Food, Place. 

Health

Holidays

Itineraries for tour packages
 

 Sponsors

Expedia.com

zuji.com.sg flights link

Holiday Inn Express

 

 

 


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