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Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamic city rich in contrast and color where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered.
Singapore's location on the major sea route between India and China. The strategic position has made it grow into an excellent harbor for trade and tourism. Its geographical location is 136.8 km north of the equator, between latitudes 103°38'E and 104°06'E.
Singapore's Central Business District actually spreads across both the central and southern parts of the island (you'll know when you're there - it boasts striking high-rise structures). You can get a good visual orientation to the city as you cross the Benjamin Sheares Bridge on the East Coast Parkway, which links the airport to the city center.
For more information please click to visit 'Uniquely Singapore' — Singapore Tourism Board's official tourism website.
Key Information at a Glance
Climate |
| Tropical climate with temperatures ranging from a low of 24?C to a high of around 31?C. Rainfall usually takes
the form of sudden showers and storms. June-August is considered to be the best time to visit. |
People |
| The population is just over 4 million, and around 77.2%are Chinese, 14.1%Malay and 7.4%Indian. The remaining
1.3% comprises of people from all over the world who have chosen to make Singapore their home. |
Language |
| English is the main working language in Singapore. Other official languages used are Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. |
Transportation |
| Getting around Singapore is convenient — there are taxis, MRT/LRT and buses. |
Currency |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
Visa |
| A tourist to Singapore requires a passport with at least 6 months validity period. For more information on entry and visa requirements, please check the website of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. |
Electricity |
| Singapore uses the "Type G" (British 3-pin rectangular blade) electrical plug. Voltage is 230V, 50Hz. |
Cuisine |
| Singapore is consequently a cosmopolitan place where people from all over the world sit down to enjoy each other's cooking. Each culture has brought with it unique cooking styles including Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Peranakan, Indian, Thai, Japanese and Korean. There is a vast array of hawker stalls and restaurants, ranging from global franchises to gourmet delis to fancy six-star settings. |
Shopping |
| Orchard Road would be the most popular and most commonly heard names if anyone should mention about shopping. This place is the central hub, also known as the "city" of Singapore, and it is well known among tourists. Orchard Road offers major departmental stores, supermarkets, movie theatres, restaurants, famous hotels and other entertainment outlets. |
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