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Language: Singapore has four official languages; English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Malay is widely spoken (and the national language prior to independence). The island's patois is called 'Singlish' with a vocabulary drawn from a mix of English, Malay and various Chinese dialects, pronounced in a singular fashion. Singapore Fast Facts Population : 3,587,000 (2000 estimate, Source: United Nations Population Division, 1996) Local Time : +8 hours from GMT Official Language : English (language of administration). Chinese (Mandarin), Malay and Tamil. Currency : Singapore Dollar (SGD) Religion : Buddhism, Taoism, Islam and Christianity with Hindu and Jewish minorities. Singapore Attractions An ultra-modern city of soaring skyscrapers, commercial efficiency and the world's busiest port, Singapore is also a place of history and cultural fusion. Throughout the city the traditional and the modern sit comfortably together creating a unique opportunity to experience a variety of Asian cultures in an island only 42 kilometres long(Area aprox 600sq km). The clean, safe streets and lack of traffic congestion make it one of the world's favourite destinations and the government's commitment to tourism ensures that visitors will always received the warmest welcome. National Museum and Art Gallery Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) Sentosa Island Cable-cars and ferries run from the World Trade Centre. Attracting over three and a half million visitors each year, it is Singapore's most popular attraction. The island has a wide variety of museums, sites and activities including South-East Asia's largest oceanarium, a nineteenth century British fort complete with bunkers, tunnels and gun emplacements, a Butterfly Park and an Insectarium Singapore Zoo The zoo is home to more than 2000 animals of nearly 250 species. The night safari offers an unrivalled opportunity to study nocturnal animals. Jurong Bird Park Home to 8000 birds from nearly 600 species, the Jurong Bird Park features a two hectare walk-in aviary and a simulated rainforest thunderstorm, held at noon each day. Singapore Botanic Gardens The 54 hectare (130 acre) Botanic Gardens contain over 2000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants and trees and the National Orchid Garden, with over 60,000 superb specimens. Singapore Transportation and Airport Information Getting from the airport to town and exploring the city. Singapore's Changi Airport is at the eastern end of the island, 20 kilometres from the city centre. Limousine, car hire and taxi services are all available. Public buses,SBS and TIBS leaves the airport from 6:00 am until midnight calling at all major parts of Singapore. The best way to get around town is on the air-conditioned Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) underground rail system, a comprehensive network operating from 6:00 am until midnight, with trains every three to five minutes. Useful websites |
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