 | Singapore Today 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 |
 | Singapore back then 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 |
 | Pan Pacific Orchard Situated strategically, this hotel is in close proximity to the business district. The hotel provide |  | Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore Located at the mouth of the Singapore River and in close propinquity to the Clark Quay MRT Station t |
 | Hotel Rendezvous Singapore Built according to modern standards the hotel is a bonafide representation of architectural ingenuit |  | Royal Plaza on Scotts Located in the nucleus of the vibrant commercial and entertainment center of Singapore, this award w |
 | Intercontinental Singapore The high standard of amenities offered at the Intercontinental Singapore make it one of the most pre |  | Le Meridian Singapore
Advantageously situated in the nucleus of the economic and amusement distric |
 | Isetan: Isetan is one of the largest department stores operating in Singapore which specializes in various i |  | Scotts Shopping center Scotts shopping center is basically a high-end market complex which features outlets of national and |
 | Forum
The Forum is overwhelmingly a brand oriented shopping mall suitable for highl |  | Plaza Singapora This mid-range shopping mall has recovered phenomenally from its previous ram shackle appearance and |
 | Center point This shopping mall has been one of the most favorite shopping places for people of Singapore as well |  | Bugis St Market One of the largest street markets present in Singapore offering clothes, shoes and other accessories |
 | Singapore Food Festival Again the sizzle of summers comes alive through this mouth watering food festival that unfolds an ar |  | Singapore Fashion Festival With the onset of spring season, Singapore transforms into a gateway to fashion trends. Showcasing t |
 | Deepavali Termed as the most important festival of the Hindus, it also marks the New Year of the Hindu lunar c |  | Singapore River Buskers' Festival The performing arts festival rolls out in full swing on Orchard Road every year in November. The str |
 | Chinese New Year This fifteen day celebration marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year is without question the m |  | Hungry Ghosts Festival Dedicated to the dead, the festival occurs either in August or September coinciding with the s |
 | L'Angelus This grand restaurant offers a diverse French cuisine. The interior of the restaurant has been desig |  | Equinox This 70th floor restaurant provides you a crystal clear view of Indonesia and Malaysia. The atmosphe |
 | Chilli Padi The restaurant as the name suggests, offers immensely hot and spicy food which is sure to please tho |  | Aoki If you are looking to experience some of the best Japanese cuisine then Aoki is your dream destinati |
 | Szechuan Court Szechuan strives to provide the most magnificent and extravagant mixture of all kinds of salty, spic |  | Banana Leaf Apolo The restaurant is particularly famous for the delicious sea food it has to offer. All dishes are pro |
 | 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. |
