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Singapore

 

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city-state populated by high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour. Singapore embodies the finest of both East and West.

Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore has a land area of about 710 square kilometers, making it the smallest country in the world. However, despite its size, Singapore commands an enormous presence in the world today with its free trade economy and highly efficient workforce.

People of Singapore

Singapore’s population stands at about five million people, with English as the main language of instruction and mother tongue for each major ethnicity.  Coming together as a society and living in harmony, there are four major races –Chinese (majority), Malay, Indian and Eurasian. Each community offers a different perspective of life in Singapore in regard of culture, religion, food and language.

Tourism

Beyond the history, culture, people, shopping and food, there are many more facets of Singapore’s thriving cityscape to discover. These can only be experienced while exploring this once fishing village turned cosmopolitan state. Singapore has a thriving ecosystem of nature and wildlife nestled within. Nature lovers can look ahead to explore the rainforests and wetlands for an undisturbed experience.

Singapore is a haven for culture vultures and a paradise for brand loyalists and hagglers. While the Arab Street brings alive the essence of Islam in its Mosques, shops and cuisines, the Orchard Street could easily merge into the Las Vegas landscape. If Little India strives to offer a comprehensive taste of the Indian culture, the Colonial Singapore keeps intact the city blueprint that has made Singapore what it is today – a lively and fast-paced business leader in the world.

Language

Almost everyone in Singapore speaks more than one language. The majority of the literate population are bilingual with English and Mandarin most commonly used in day to day life

Weather

Singapore has equatorial climate with no distinct seasons. Owing to its geographical location and maritime exposure, its climate is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall.

General  
Language English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil
Time Zone SST (UCT+8)
Dialing Code +65
Electricity 230V, 50Hz
Major Cities Geyland & Katong, Chinatown, Toa Payoh, Holland Village, Little India.
Currency Singapore dollar
Clothing Take light weight cotton clothing; take plenty of rainwear as rains can occur at any season.
 

Health Related

 
Mortality Rate 4.8 deaths/1,000 population
Life Expectancy M 65/ F 69
Patient: Physician ratio 800: 1
Hospitals JCI accredited 18
Recommended Vaccinations Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Diphtheria-tetanus, Measles, Varicella, Japanese encephalitis, Poliomyelitis and Yellow fever.
Other Infections Marine hazards in unmarked & unpatrolled beaches, HIV, Leptospirosis
 

Tourism Related

 
Population 4,987,600
Global Competitiveness 5.48
Tourism Competitiveness 5.2/7
GDP/Capita 49.754.4
Health and Hygiene 5.2/7
Safety and Security 6.3/7
Air Transport Infrastructure 5.0/7
Tourism Infrastructure 4.4/7
Cultural Infrastructure 4.1/7
Visa Requirements 2/133
Reliability of Police Services 6/133
Physician Density 67/133
Hospital Beds 54/133
Quality of Air Transport Infrastructure 1/133
International Air Transport Network 2/133
Quality of Roads 3/133
Hotel Rooms 34/133
Tourism Openness 16/133
Attitude of Population Towards Foreign Visitors 7/133

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