Singapore is a country located on the southern tip of the Malay peninsula, 137 km (85 miles) north of the equator.Official language: English (main), Malay, Chinese, Tamil
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Climate: Tropical, with no fixed seasons. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Average humidity is 90% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon. Electricity : 220V AC – 50Hz. Electrical appliance use the 3-square pin plug type. Time Zone : SST (UTC+8) Comunications- Coin-operated and card-operated public telephones are found everywhere, and can be used for local and International calls. Singtel, Starhub and M1 networks are the three largest mobile phone networks in Singapore
Here's a list of "must-do" while you are in Singapore: There are lots of activities to do when holidaying, studying or travelling on business to Singapore. Here are just a few.
| Major Events | Renowned Museums |
| - Chingay Parade of Dream (Feb) - Singapore Fashion Festival (Maret - April) - Singapore Food Festival ( Maret - April) - Singapore Street Festival (Mei - Juni) - Singapore Art Festival (Mei - Juni) - Singapore Great Sale (Mei - Juni) - Singapore Dragon Boat Festival ( Juni) - National Day Celebration (Agustus) - World Gourmet Summit (Feb/April) |
- Asian Civilisation Museum - National Museum Singapore - Singapore Art Museum |
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- Sentosa Island |
- Merlion Park - Fort Canning Park - Night Safari - Botanical Garden - Singapore Flyer - Singapore Discovery Centre - Mount Faber - Pulau Ubin |
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| Public transport in Singapore is extremely efficient, reliable and affordable. The most-used transportation services are: Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Light Rapid Transport (LRT), bus, and taxi. For efficient transportation, consider buying an ez-link card, which is valid for travel on the MRT, LRT and bus network. This card can be obtained at several outlets such as 7-Eleven stores and larger petrol stations |
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| Bus The bus network extends throughout Singapore. Fares range between SGD 0.70 and SGD 1.70 depending on the length of your journey Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) The MRT boasts modern, air-conditioned passenger trains and comfortable stations. There are three main lines, running North-South, East-West, and North-East |
Taxi There are more than 15,000 comfortable air-conditioned taxis in Singapore, operating along all main thoroughfares and charging reasonable rates. They can be called 24 hours a day on most streets, and there are dedicated taxi ranks outside most major shopping centres and hotels Driving To drive in Singapore, you will need a driver’s license valid for your country of residence, and an international driving license valid for Singapore |
