Singapore
Language → English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil
Population (around) → 5,927,669
Currency → Singapore dollar (SGD) $
General weather Overview
A tropical climate prevails in Singapore, as it does in other
equatorial nations. There is essentially close to no seasonal variation. The change in daylight
hours is minimal, as are the temperature fluctuations between summer and winter. The typical
daily temperature ranges from hot to intense heat depending on the season. During colder
months, the average temperatures range from warm to hot. Singapore’s climate is characterized
by constant temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall which is a result of
the country’s geographical location and coastal exposure.
Cities
Jurong – Woodlands – Seletar – Bedok – Sentosa – Changi – Pulau Ubin – Pulau Tekong
Fun facts
- Singapore is the second-largest gambling center in the world. Additionally, the country has emerged as Asia's newest gambling destination due to its large casinos such as Marina Bay Sands Casino and Resort World Sentosa Casino. The casino is the most expensive standalone casino in the world at $6.3 billion. In addition, it has 2,561 rooms with a convention center with a capacity for 45,000 people. Most notably, it has the longest elevated swimming pool worldwide
- The Singapore Flyer is one of the tallest and most famous Observation Wheels in the world. The Singapore Flyer took two and a half years to build. In 2008, the Singapore Flyer celebrated its soft opening. The Singapore Flyer has an overall height of 541 feet
- Singapore Changi Airport has become a tourist attraction due to its indoor waterfall. Rain Vortex is the world's tallest indoor waterfall, pumping half a million gallons of water through the roof of the Jewel Building. For illustration, the inner waterfall is 40 meters high and surrounded by a four-story terraced forest
Some popular local foods
Hainanese chicken rice, Chilli crab, Laksa, Char kuay teow, Hokkien
prawn mee, Barbecued stingray, Fish head curry, Satay, Char siew meats on rice or noodles,
Oyster omelet
Some native animals:
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin, Leopard Cat, Banded Surili, Dugong,
Reticulated Python, Sunda Pangolin, Crab-eating Macaque, Colugos
Couple of reasons to visit
- Despite the skyscrapers and city life, Singapore is an absolute paragon when it comes to green attractions. There are botanical gardens, gardens by the bay, jungles of Pulau Ubin and much more. Anyone who is a lover of flora and fauna will be very excited to visit all these incredible places
- Shop till you drop! Shopaholics will absolutely have a cause to go to Singapore. Wait till you put your sights on the bustling purchasing facilities in Marina Bay and Orchard Road. The latter boasts almost a dozen malls where you get the chance to visit luxury brands as well as locally made unique items. There is something for everyone
- From ultra-modern futuristic condos and Art Deco-inspired buildings to colonial-era Raffles hotels and classic Peranakanera shophouses, Singapore is an architectural paradise. You can easily complete a full itinerary of Singapore's hidden architectural gems
- Singapore not only offers annual festivals ranging from traditional to artistic, writers' festivals, and various types of unique parades, but the island nation also offers all kinds of activities and venues. Some include a stroll through amazing bazaars, candlelight concerts, a romantic dinner in a tent with fairy lights and a unique atmosphere, island hopping, Rage Rooms, a picnic on a yacht, and a night safari for animal lovers and of course, try the water bikes. It also offers some of the best rooftop dining experiences, with plenty of other hidden gems to explore
