singapore

Located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the Republic of Singapore is a micro city-state island on the continent of Asia. Singapore consists of 63 small islands including the mainland. Originally a colony of the British Empire, Singapore has claimed its independence since 1965. Singapore has been deemed the 10th most expensive city in the world to live in. With a variety of ethnic people throughout the area, the official languages have been noted as English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese.

There are almost 5 million people calling Singapore their home including Chinese, Malay and Indian residents. The name “Singapore” is translated to mean “Lion City” in English. The city does not experience seasonal change and has a tropical rain forest climate. Because of its close location to the equator, Singapore does not participate in daylight savings time.

The port of Singapore is the busiest in the world as a major electronic component supplier, oil refining and distribution center and shipbuilding hub. Many visitors stay at Singapore hotels for business as well as pleasure vacations.

Singapore is known for diversity and uniqueness. The city-state is home to a variety of cuisines, attractions, cultural arts and adventures.

Before visiting Singapore, it is wise to find a good Singapore travel guide to help you navigate the very larger area.

Dawn Yang hosts a Singapore blog that will help acquaint you with customs and traditions of this beautiful place.

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• Looking for players to play in D2D Saturday 3pm League

  
  KallangRoar.com — Authority: 141
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  Furu Anime Panikku — Authority: 113
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  The Online Citizen — Authority: 557
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• Singapore Pavillion for Shanghai World Expo 2010

  
  ArchDaily — Authority: 659
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• Health minister says touched by understanding of two cancer patients

  
  Channel NewsAsia Front Page News — Authority: 734
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• ION and Orchard Road

  
  Nick Chan Dot Net — Authority: 129
  I think I am getting into the last post of my Singapore trip, should be saying that this is the last part of my one day Singapore tour and Orchard Rd was my last stop. We skipped and ran away from Royal Selangor Gallery from the Nuffnang tour and came here by ourselves via the MRT, it’s was just a few stop away, ...
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• Brunch At 328 Famous Katong Laksa, East Coast Road

  
  Chong's Loft — Authority: 116
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• Sembawang Confectionary: Taste of the 80s - The Pandan Chiffon Cake

  
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• Official Olympic Store selling YOG merchandise opens

  
  Channel NewsAsia Front Page News — Authority: 734
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• Khaw says concern should be over dosage of H1N1 vaccine

  
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• [New Sample]Montagne Jeunesse ZEN Flower SENSITVE Mask with Ceramides

  
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• of the swissôtel vertical marathon results

  
  lancerlord — Authority: 123
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• Malaysia-Singapore Water Agreements Under Review

  
  Global Voices Online — Authority: 729
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• Festive Doubles

  
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• Malaysia: Selling sand to Singapore

  
  Global Voices Online — Authority: 729
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• Sino-Env slams sacked financial controller

  
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