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Singapore
The advantageous location of the country along with crime free environment which encourages the functioning of free market economy has made Singapore one of the most swiftly progressing states in Asia. Apart from this, due to cheap availability of capable labor and auspicious investment opportunities, the rate of development has enhanced phenomenally. Significant tourist sites in Singapore include Chinatown, Orchard Road and Sentosa Island. Surrounded by 63 islands the area occupied by land in this country is only 682 square kilometers. Nevertheless the small size of the country could not halt the unprecedented...Read More

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Hotels In Singapore

The Fairmont’s best overall quality is its proximity to nearly anything a traveler to Singapore...
This is one of Singapore’s finest hotels, with prices to match. Located at the crossroads of...
The hotel offers easy accommodation at highly reasonable costs whether the accommodation is...
Located in the nucleus of the vibrant commercial and entertainment center of Singapore, this award...
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The bus network in Singapore is ...		 Metro
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Singapore

Singapore History
The pioneer of the current city of Singapore is Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles an officer of the British East India Company, who came in search of a novel harbor for the company to monitor the trade activities in the island of Malay. The voyage which came here on January 29, 1819 found a small habitation at the entrance of the Singapore River. In the year 1826 constituencies of Singapore, Penang and Melacca were amalgamated to form a solitary unit which was later entitled as the Strait Settlements   Being mentioned for the first time in Chinese texts of the 3rd century as the island of Pu Luo... read more

Pan Pacific Orchard
Situated strategically, this hotel is in close proximity to the business district. The hotel...		 Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore
Located at the mouth of the Singapore River and in close propinquity to the Clark Quay MRT Station...
Hotel Rendezvous Singapore
Built according to modern standards the hotel is a bonafide representation of architectural...		 Royal Plaza on Scotts
Located in the nucleus of the vibrant commercial and entertainment center of Singapore, this award...
Intercontinental Singapore
The high standard of amenities offered at the Intercontinental Singapore make it one of the most...		 Furama RiverFront
This hotel is located at a distance from the central part of the city, but is near Chinatown and...
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Isetan:
Isetan is one of the largest department stores operating in Singapore which specializes in various...		 Scotts Shopping center
Scotts shopping center is basically a high-end market complex which features outlets of national...
Forum
The Forum is overwhelmingly a brand oriented shopping mall suitable for...
 Plaza Singapora
This mid-range shopping mall has recovered phenomenally from its previous ram shackle appearance...
Center point
This shopping mall has been one of the most favorite shopping places for people of Singapore as...		 Bugis St Market
One of the largest street markets present in Singapore offering clothes, shoes and other...
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Christmas
Like anywhere else in the world, Singapore too comes alive during the Christmas season where the...		 Chinese New Year
This fifteen day celebration marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year is without question the...
Dragon Boat Race
Held at Marina Bay on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the dragon boat race...		 Deepavali
Termed as the most important festival of the Hindus, it also marks the New Year of the Hindu lunar...
World Gourmet Summit
Food experts from around the world bring the best cuisines and wines to   ...		 Thaipusam
Mostly observed by Hindus, this event occurs at the end of January to honor Lord Subramaniam....
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Equinox
This 70th floor restaurant provides you a crystal clear view of Indonesia and Malaysia. The...		 Aoki
If you are looking to experience some of the best Japanese cuisine then Aoki is your dream...
Golden Peony
Get the most splendid cuisine representing the culture of Hong Kong at the Golden Peony. Some of...		 Jade
The theme of the restaurant is pre dominantly Asian providing a combination...
Brazil Churasscaria
The restaurant offers a diverse range of BBQ items and their associated mouth watering cuisines....		 Szechuan Court
Szechuan strives to provide the most magnificent and extravagant mixture of all kinds of salty,...
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Fast Facts
Location:
Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia
 
Dialing code:
+65
 
Emergency numbers: 
Police: 999         (toll free)
Fire Brigade: 995    "     
Ambulance: 995     " Changi Airport Flight Info: 1 800 542 4422
Singapore Tourism Board: 1 800 736 2000
International Calls (operator assistance) 104  
Population:
4,588,600
 
Languages:
English
Mandarin Chinese
Malay
Tamil
 
Time zone:
UTC +8
 
Average January temperatures:
27 degree Celsius
 
Average July temperatures:
28 degree Celsius
 
Annual rainfall
215mm  
Electricity: Voltage 220-240volts AC, 50 cycles per second that utilizes a three-pin, square-shaped plug and socket system. If you are carrying a device with a different voltage or pin head, most hotels can    provide you with a transformer. If you are buying electronic items from here, make sure you check the voltage against that of your home country.     
   
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When To Go

When to go
 Singapore is a place that can be visited any time of the year as the climate is almost consistent throughout. However to enjoy the full flavor of the place, choose an appropriate time that ...

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Health & Safety

Health and safety
Singapore is an extremely safe city, in no small part because justice in Singapore can be swift and harsh. This is especially important to ...

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