Singapore Travel Guide


SingaporeIndulge yourself in Singapore – shop till you drop on Orchard Road, sample tasty treats like chilli crab from the hawker stalls, head to the famous Raffles Hotel for a Singapore Sling (where it was invented), hop on the Singapore Flyer for views as far as the eye can see, or laze away the days on the tropical beaches of Sentosa Island.

Discover the cultural diversity of Singapore which spills into the food, language, history and architecture of this unique island country. Intrigued? Then read on! We’ve put together this handy Singapore travel guide with all you need to know before you head off – visa info, best time to go, places to visit, hints and tips for your stay, handy phrases so you can understand ‘Singlish’, plus loads more!



Facts About Singapore

Population
4,600,000

Languages Spoken
Malay
Mandarin
Tamil
English


Currency
Name: Dollar
Code: SGD
Symbol: $

The currencies of the US, Australia, Brunei, Japan and Britain are also accepted in most major shopping centers and big department stores.


Electricity
The electric current in Singapore is 220-240V and the cycle is 50Hz.  The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped variety so an adaptor may be required.


Time zones
GMT + 8
Country dialling code
+65

Weights & measures
Metric