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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• [Pictures] Song Joongkis Airport Arrival in Singapore on 25th May 2012

  
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• Liu Wen Harper’s Bazaar Singapore June 2012

  
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  Chinese model Liu Wen is the featured face on the cover page of the fashion magazine Harper’s Bazaar Singapore for their June 2012 issue. The always gorgeous Liu Wen photographed in Shanghai by Gan , the Chinese beauty wears a wardrobe of all Dior Haute Couture .   Liu Wen Harper’s Bazaar Magazine ...
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• Hougang by-election: no permits issued for assembly centres on Saturday

  
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• Philippine Volcanoes 17 Levels Up In World Rankings

  
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• Actual Video Footage – Dash Mounted In Car Camera – Spy Chest

  
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• Ayushmann wants to go with the audiences’ choice

  
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  New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) He would love to do commercial cinema, but at the same time Ayushmann Khurrana doesn’t want to alienate himself from the “Vicky Donor” kind of movies. He feels viewers have matured and it is wiser to go with their choice.“I am a huge Bollywood fan and I [...]
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• Impact Forum 2012: Igniting Capital Markets for Social Good

  
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  The Impact Forum 2012: Igniting Capital Markets for Social Good is a global conference focusing on examining the latest developments in the Impact Investing and Social Enterprise space in Asia Pacific. It will be held in Singapore on the 25th and 26th of June 2012, and will be a unique opportunity to learn, engage, ...
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• Call of nature

  
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  A new festival aims to educate Singaporeans on the countrys diverse flora and faunaRachel Chan Straits Times 25 May 12;A bird and butterfly race is on tomorrow at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in which students will use two new iPhone apps to help them identify and record the species sighted.The race will launch the ...
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• Sweet Dreams with Tsumori Chisato SLEEP

  
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• Hundreds of screaming girls and a show of hands

  
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  I was at Clarke Quay last evening to catch some wonderful independent acts perform live on stage at the first day of the 3-day Music Matters Live event. It being K-Pop Night Out, hundreds of screaming girls holding placards and iPads coloured the scene around the Main Stage. Among the performances that I caught were ...
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• Further details of Universal Studios Singapores Sesame Street dark ride revealed

  
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  Further information has emerged about the new Sesame Street-themed dark ride that will open at Universal Studios Singapore later in 2012. Today Online reports that the attraction will be located on the corner of the parks New York Street area, and confirms the Sesame Street theme. Ahead of the rides debut, a new ...
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• Samsung Galaxy SIII Available In Singapore From 30th May 2012

  
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  Samsung Galaxy SIII will be available in Singapore from Wednesday, 30th May 2012. It will be retailing for SGD$998 (including taxes & without contract) at all 3 operators (SingTel, M1, StarHub) in Singapore. Preorders will begin the day before on Tuesday, 29th May 2012. At launch time only the Marble White ...
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• Lady Gaga won’t change show for protests

  
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  Lady Gagas manager says the pop diva has no plans to tone down her act, even if that prevents her from performing in some countries on her Asian tour.
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