DIALLING CODE +65
CURRENCY Singapore dollar (SGD)
CURRENCY Singapore dollar (SGD)
SINGAPORE
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
SINGAPORE INFO TRAVEL
Chinese Hungry Ghosts Festival is usually held in September. This is the occasion when the dead souls are left free to celebrate and have fun on earth. During Ramadan, stands food are prepared in the quarter around Arab Street, near the Sultan Mosque. Hari Raya Puasa, the end of Ramadan in November, is marked by three days of joyful celebrations, and often coincides with the Hindu festival of Deepavali (or Diwali), during which Little India is decorated with myriads of lights and garlands. The festival of Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration of the most dramatical and spectacular, and today it is prohibited in India.
WEATHER
The hot-humid climate in Singapore is characterized by frequent rain throughout the year. The city is situated at a grade and a half north of the Equator, and this' can not 'give large seasonal differences, but the rainfall is much more' frequent in recent months ranging from November to January.
The average daytime temperature is around 84 F (30C), at night 74F (23C)
For almost no wind in Singapore, humidity and high temperature,
can be nealry a shock for foreigh people that are coming from fresh and windy countries. Lee Kuan Yew , the Singapore founder, invented himself the air conditioner wich are very diffused troughout
the island.
You can choose any period. The climate is not an issue of primary importance, since the rainfall in Singapore is a constant presence during the year. Instead, try to coincide your visit with one of several festivals and events of the post: Thaipusam is a spectacular Hindu festival, held around February. If your first thoughts are shopping and eating in April will find the Singapore Food Festival, and in June the large balances.
THE TRIP
Most international airlines fly to Singapore, the bustling 'Changi International Airport'. The best way to get from the airport to town (distance: 20km) is by train, there is also a wide choice of bus services and taxi. Singapore is the southern terminal of the Malaysian railway system, and there are three trains per day to Kuala Lumpur. If you go to or come from Malaysia, you have a lot of possibility, of comfortable buses to ferries and even taxis.
A number of airlines serving the ultramodern Changi International Airport (www.changiairport.com) In Singapore - often referred to as one of the best in the world. Certainly it is one of those with heavier traffic, with a disproportionately high number of services ranging from meditation centers open 24 hours on 24 boutiques - and there is a rooftop pool, who do not know many. The airport now has three terminals. The best way to reach the city from Changi (distance 20km) is by train. There is also a wide range of car services and taxis.
A second road link was opened between Singapore and Malaysia to reduce traffic congestion - it is a bridge between your hands, in the western part of Singapore and Geylang Patah. Called, no frills, the Second Link. You can use it only if you own a private vehicle.
WEATHER
The hot-humid climate in Singapore is characterized by frequent rain throughout the year. The city is situated at a grade and a half north of the Equator, and this' can not 'give large seasonal differences, but the rainfall is much more' frequent in recent months ranging from November to January.
The average daytime temperature is around 84 F (30C), at night 74F (23C)
For almost no wind in Singapore, humidity and high temperature,
can be nealry a shock for foreigh people that are coming from fresh and windy countries. Lee Kuan Yew , the Singapore founder, invented himself the air conditioner wich are very diffused troughout
the island.
You can choose any period. The climate is not an issue of primary importance, since the rainfall in Singapore is a constant presence during the year. Instead, try to coincide your visit with one of several festivals and events of the post: Thaipusam is a spectacular Hindu festival, held around February. If your first thoughts are shopping and eating in April will find the Singapore Food Festival, and in June the large balances.
THE TRIP
Most international airlines fly to Singapore, the bustling 'Changi International Airport'. The best way to get from the airport to town (distance: 20km) is by train, there is also a wide choice of bus services and taxi. Singapore is the southern terminal of the Malaysian railway system, and there are three trains per day to Kuala Lumpur. If you go to or come from Malaysia, you have a lot of possibility, of comfortable buses to ferries and even taxis.
A number of airlines serving the ultramodern Changi International Airport (www.changiairport.com) In Singapore - often referred to as one of the best in the world. Certainly it is one of those with heavier traffic, with a disproportionately high number of services ranging from meditation centers open 24 hours on 24 boutiques - and there is a rooftop pool, who do not know many. The airport now has three terminals. The best way to reach the city from Changi (distance 20km) is by train. There is also a wide range of car services and taxis.
A second road link was opened between Singapore and Malaysia to reduce traffic congestion - it is a bridge between your hands, in the western part of Singapore and Geylang Patah. Called, no frills, the Second Link. You can use it only if you own a private vehicle.
Many visitors to Singapore combine their stay with a visit to Malaysia, which lies just a mile beyond the road that crosses the Straits of Johor. You can travel by bus between Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore very easily. Buses equipped with air conditioning link Singapore to almost all large Malaysian cities, fares are usually not expensive. The bus to Melaka (4 hours) and Kuantan city (7 hours) and Kuala Terengganu (10 hours) on the east Malay Coast departing and arriving at the Lavender Street terminal bus (corner of Lavender Street and Kallang Bahru). In front of the Golden Mile Complex (Beach Rd) buses depart to Kuala Lumpur (5 hours) and to other northern Malaysian destinations such as Ipoh, Butterworth and Penang. Also go to Phuket (22 hours) and Bangkok (25 hours) in Thailand.
You may move very easily by taxi between Malaysia (just a mile) and Singapore. Going to Johor Bahru, for example, will cost $ 8 per person, with a maximum of 4 passengers per taxi.
From Singapore to Malaysia you can move by ferries departing from Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor, east of Johor Bahru (JB), this is a service that is provided especially for local people who go to Desaru. Ferries also go from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pengerang, through the Strait of Johor in Malaysia. If your goal is Indonesia there is no ferry that connects the ports of the two nations, but you can travel via Pulau Batam and the Riau archipelago of Pulau Bintan. Boats are modern, fast and with air conditioning. To Pulau Batam Departures are from HarbourFront Ferry Terminal and they takes 30 minutes to get to Sekupang, or 45 minutes to Batu Ampara. Major companies are Penguin, Dino Shipping and Berlian. From Sekupang also leave many boats to Sumatra. Same companies offer trips departng from Batam by Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pinang, the largest town on Bintan, or Teluk Sebong.
3 air conditioning trains depart from Singapore to Malaysia (7 hours to Kuala Lumpur) and continue to Thailand ( www.ktmb.com.my/ ). The luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express ( www.orient-express.com) Departs from Singapore with destination Bangkok (42 hours).
You may move very easily by taxi between Malaysia (just a mile) and Singapore. Going to Johor Bahru, for example, will cost $ 8 per person, with a maximum of 4 passengers per taxi.
From Singapore to Malaysia you can move by ferries departing from Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor, east of Johor Bahru (JB), this is a service that is provided especially for local people who go to Desaru. Ferries also go from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pengerang, through the Strait of Johor in Malaysia. If your goal is Indonesia there is no ferry that connects the ports of the two nations, but you can travel via Pulau Batam and the Riau archipelago of Pulau Bintan. Boats are modern, fast and with air conditioning. To Pulau Batam Departures are from HarbourFront Ferry Terminal and they takes 30 minutes to get to Sekupang, or 45 minutes to Batu Ampara. Major companies are Penguin, Dino Shipping and Berlian. From Sekupang also leave many boats to Sumatra. Same companies offer trips departng from Batam by Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pinang, the largest town on Bintan, or Teluk Sebong.
3 air conditioning trains depart from Singapore to Malaysia (7 hours to Kuala Lumpur) and continue to Thailand ( www.ktmb.com.my/ ). The luxurious Eastern and Oriental Express ( www.orient-express.com) Departs from Singapore with destination Bangkok (42 hours).
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Full name of the country: Republic of Singapore
Area: 683 sq km
Population: 4,430,000 inhabitants
Language:English (Official)
English is widespread. Children taught it in schools, along with the mother tongue, so do not lose touch with tradition. The only communication problem may be that those who speak English in Singapore is with older singapores people who have not learned the language at school.
Malaysian (Official)
Essentially limited to the Malaysian community.
Chinese (Official)
The Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, the Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka and the Hainanese, are still widespread. Government sustained a campaign to promote Mandarin and it has been very successful, more and more Chinese now speak Mandarin at home.
Tamil (Official)
Tamil is the main Indian language, although the malayalal vengno and Hindi spoken
Religion:Buddhist 42%, 15% Muslim, 14% Christian, 9% Taoist, 4% Hindu
Area: 683 sq km
Population: 4,430,000 inhabitants
Language:English (Official)
English is widespread. Children taught it in schools, along with the mother tongue, so do not lose touch with tradition. The only communication problem may be that those who speak English in Singapore is with older singapores people who have not learned the language at school.
Malaysian (Official)
Essentially limited to the Malaysian community.
Chinese (Official)
The Chinese dialects such as Hokkien, the Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka and the Hainanese, are still widespread. Government sustained a campaign to promote Mandarin and it has been very successful, more and more Chinese now speak Mandarin at home.
Tamil (Official)
Tamil is the main Indian language, although the malayalal vengno and Hindi spoken
Religion:Buddhist 42%, 15% Muslim, 14% Christian, 9% Taoist, 4% Hindu
Timezone GMT+8
Electricity 230 V, 50Hz, The power sockets are English type, with two flat teeth as a ground for discharge
Singapore, not one island but a many island with 63 beautifull islets. Its compact size gaves a incredible economic growth. From 150 years, Singapore has grown into a important commercial and industrial centre. Singapore is the busiest sea port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending big tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters the busy waters as an busy street of new york and their cars..Singapore's strategic position, cultural and tourist attractions is the success for both business and pleasure.
EVENTS
The multicultural Singapore celebrate New Year with the roar of a Chinese dragon. The calendar follow the Chinese holidays dates, Hindu and Muslim vary from year to year. Beginning of Chinese New Year, which falls in January or February, is welcomed with dragons dancings, parades and a general festive atmosphere. Chinatown is lit up by fireworks and night markets. The day of Vesak in May, celebrates the birth of Buddha, enlightenment and death. It is characterized by several events, including the release of birds in cages, to symbolize that of prisoners souls. Dragon Boat Festival, held in May or June and commemorates the death of a Chinese patriot who protested and drowned himself against government corruption. Is celebrated with dumplings and rice boat races across Marina Bay
EVENTS
The multicultural Singapore celebrate New Year with the roar of a Chinese dragon. The calendar follow the Chinese holidays dates, Hindu and Muslim vary from year to year. Beginning of Chinese New Year, which falls in January or February, is welcomed with dragons dancings, parades and a general festive atmosphere. Chinatown is lit up by fireworks and night markets. The day of Vesak in May, celebrates the birth of Buddha, enlightenment and death. It is characterized by several events, including the release of birds in cages, to symbolize that of prisoners souls. Dragon Boat Festival, held in May or June and commemorates the death of a Chinese patriot who protested and drowned himself against government corruption. Is celebrated with dumplings and rice boat races across Marina Bay
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