About Singapore

Unique is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences waiting to be discovered. Located at one of the crossroads of the world, Singapore’s strategic position has helped it grow into a major centre for trade, communications and tourism. Its geographical location is 136.8 km north of the equator, between latitudes 103 degrees 38’ E and 104 degrees 06’ E.

It is linked to Malaysia by two causeway bridges and the key islands of the Riau archipelago of Indonesia are just a quick ferry trip away. Thailand and the Philippines are a short plane journey away and Singapore, with an airport served by more than 69 airlines, is very much the gateway to South-East Asia.

Climate

Tropical climate with temperatures ranging from a low of 24°C to a high of around 31°C. Rainfall usually takes the form of sudden showers and storms. More prolonged periods of rain can be expected during the monsoon season from November to January.

People

The population is just over 4 million, and around 77.2% are Chinese, 14.1% Malay and 7.4% Indian. The remaining 1.3% comprises of people from all over the world who have chosen to make Singapore their home.

Language

English is the common language spoken by all. Signs in Singapore are also written in English.

Vibrant Night Scene

The after-hours scene in Singapore is as varied and vibrant as any major city in the world. Singapore’s reputation for strictness does not stop the thousands of club goers from dancing the night away to virtually any form of music.

Cuisine

In Singapore’s multi-racial melting pot, all the various Asian cuisines compete in the battle of the taste buds: Malay, Chinese, Indonesian, Peranakan, Indian, Thai, Japanese and Korean. There is a vast array of hawker stalls and restaurants, ranging from global franchises to gourmet delis to fancy six-star settings.

Arts

Singapore’s unique arts scene is richly flavoured by influences drawn from indigenous Malay culture, the cultures of Chinese and Indian migrants, as well as the city’s international outlook. Traditional forms have been preserved and new contemporary forms are constantly evolving. The recently opened performing arts complex in Singapore is the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. It has a 1600 seat concert hall and 2000 seat theatre with world class acoustics. International productions such as Singin’ In The Rain had played there.

Lush and Green Landscape

In keeping with its reputation as the “Garden City”, Singapore is awash with lush gardens and parklands as tropical greenery carpets the landscape. Innumerable trees and flowering shrubs line the expressways and colourful plants hang from balconies and overhead bridges.

For more information on Singapore, please visit: http://www.visitsingapore.com/mice/