SINGAPORE
| Capital City | Singapore |
| Geographic Location | Singapore is located at Southeast Asia. It is composed of the islands between Malaysia and Indonesia. |
| Geographic Coordinates | 1.5 N, 104 E |
| Climate | It is under the effect of the tropical climate throughout the year. Because of its geographical location and maritime exposure, its climate is characterised by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall. The climate of Singapore can be divided into two main seasons, the Northeast Monsoon and the Southwest Monsoon season, separated by two relatively short inter-monsoon periods. North-East Monsoon Season - December to early March Northeast winds prevail, sometimes reaching 20 km/h. Cloudy conditions in December and January with frequent afternoon showers. Spells of widespread moderate to heavy rain occur lasting from 1 to 3 days at a stretch. Relatively drier in February till early March. Also generally windy with wind speeds sometimes reaching 30 to 40 km/h in the months of January and February. Pre South-West Monsoon - late March to May Light and variable winds with afternoon and early evening showers often with thunder. TEMPERATURE: Diurnal range: Minimum 23 to 26 deg C and Maximum 31 to 34 deg C Extremes: Minimum of 19.4 deg C and Maximum of 35.8 deg C |
| Time Zone | GMT +8 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Other Languages | Malay Chinese Tamil |
| Monetary Unit | Singapore Dollar |
Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0065, The international dialling code (from) 001 + The related country code |
| Mobile Phone | GSM 900/1800/3G |
| Important Phone Nos. | Ambulance 995, Police 999, Fire Brigade 995 |
| Internet | .sg |
| Opening Hours | Banks; 9:30a.m. - 3p.m. (Mon-Fri), 9:30a.m. – 1p.m. (Sat) Shops; 9a.m. – 21:30p.m. (Mon-Sun) Public Offices; 8a.m. – 17:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) |
| Public Holidays | New Year’s Day - 01 January Chines New Year - 26-27 January Good Friday - 10 April Labour Day - 01 May Vesak Day - 09 May National Day - 09 August (Sunday - since the Public Holiday falls on a Sunday, the next day Monday is declared as Public Holiday) Hari Raya Puasa - 20 September (Sunday - following Monday will be Public Holiday) Deepavali - 17 October (confirmed by Hindu Endowments Board) Hari Raya Haji - 27 November Christmas Day - 25 December |
| Electric | 220V 50HzHz |
General Information
Composed of the main Singapore Island and more 57 smaller islands, the Republic of Singapore is the product of a multicultural social life, nature and sea. Monuments and historical attractions, religious sites, museums, pleasant villages, parks, gardens and the other natural brilliants, small islands, ethnic districts, the fields hosting extraordinary animal species... In addition to its excellent and latest fashion malls, Singapore is a tourism heaven where all these treasuries are blended.
Surrounded by skyscrapers, big malls and natural beauties, the ethnic and cultural districts are the most evident, striking and phenomenal aspects of Singapore. Little India, Chinatown, Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam are the most popular ones where you will live unforgettable experiences.
You will encounter church, temple, mosque and cathedral at the same district of Singapore. Sri Mariamman Cathedral, Kong Meng Sang Phor Kark See Temple Complex, Saint Andrew Cathedral, Chettiar Hindu Temple and Saint Joseph Church are some of the major religious structures at the country.
Singapore is one of the two cities being home to the major rain forests in the world. Bukit Timah Rain Forest enables to walk through a naturally magnificent brilliant. You should travel Night Safari Natural Land to observe hyenas, giraffes and a great deal more animal species.
Singapore has some other special days such as; Formula One Night Race which happens every third week of September, The Great Singapore Sale every 29th May- 26th July 2009, First Asian Youth Games in Asia on 29 June - 07 July 2009, and Christmas in Singapore which will start from 20 Nov - Dec 2009.
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo (The Night Safari) and the marine life at Sentosa are among the places that you shoud not miss. Sentaso Island being home to a fantastic buttterfly park is an entertainment center. Palawan, Siloso and Tanjog beaches are the favourite points in the island.
Flight Points
- Singapore
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