REPUBLIC OF

SINGAPORE

Where is Singapore?

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INTRODUCTION

When to visit Singapore? Year End September - February

Do You Know?

• You can easily go to Singapore from Batam by Ferry, 50 minutes ride that costs USD 43 per person

• Singapore is one of Four Asian Tigers, along with Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea

• Singaporean considered as very rich. It has the biggest percentage of millionaires in the world. One out of six people in Singapore has 1 million dollar or more

• Although English is the official working language and the mostwidely used language in Singapore, the national anthem‘Majulah Singapura‘ is actually sung in Malay

• Sing-lish, a Singaporean patois mixing English with the oddphrase of Chinese, Malay and even Tamil, has two entries – lahand sinseh

• 37% of Singaporeans are not Singaporeans! They are foreignworkers or permanent resident from other countries

• English is the language of instruction in all public schools and all subjects are taught and examined in English

• Education takes place in three stages:- Primary education (compulsory – 6 years) - Secondary education (4 – 5 years)- Pre-university education / junior college (2 – 3 years)

• There are four standard subjects taught to all students: - English - Mathematics - The mother tongue - Science

• Singaporeans students are consistently the top five students in the world

• Singapore government offers many scholarships for bright students in South East Asia region & also China mainland

School in Singapore

What to see in Singapore?

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Singapore Neighbourhoods

ChinatownA story of Chinese heritageSingapore’s historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes.

Little IndiaA buzzing ethnic districtLittle India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapore’s Indian community from vibrant culture to incredible shopping.

Orchard Road

Every shopper’s paradiseOrchard Road, Asia’s most famous shopping street, is home to fashion favourites, specialist stores and loads of other lifestyle choices.

A playground for allSentosa Island is Singapore’s favourite leisure destination with exciting attractions, golden beaches, luxe retreats and the country’s first integrated resort.

Merlion ParkLocation: Fullerton RoadIt is a statue of half lion, half fish. The park is a tourism spot where tourists liketo take picture there

EsplanadeLocation: Esplanade TheaterThe building looks like durian, Singaporeans love it!It is a theater, and an art exhibition

Singapore Flyer Location: Marina bayThe world’s largest observation wheelYou can see 3 countries: Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia

Helix BridgeLocation: Marina Bay Pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre and Marina South'World's Best Transport Building' award at the World Architecture Festival Awards

Marina Bay Sands SkyParkLocation: 10 Bayfront AvenueComprises three 55-storey towers, connected to the 200-metre-high SkyPark

Location: 18 Marina Gardens Drive.A modern horticultural attraction, Gardens by the Bay features “Supertrees” that stretch up to 50 meters into the sky. two giant domed conservatories with 226,000 plants, and plenty of gardens and beautiful green spaces for the whole family, and especially the young ones, to get in touch with nature and learn more about all sorts of flora and fauna.

Gardens by the bay:

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Jurong Bird Park

Location: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925Flocking for fun!Jurong Bird Park has almost every species to impress avian lovers, along with fun exhibits, interactive shows, and of course, its charming residents.

- Location: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826- Operating Hours: Daily, 8.30am – 6pm

Singapore’s zoo is a beautiful, award-winning wildlife park, where animals can roam freely in their natural habitats

FESTIVAL AND EVENTS IN SINGAPORE

One of the loveliest Chinese festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore is about celebration with the family, lantern processions and oh-so-sweet mooncakes.

Countdown to funBid farewell to the old and ring in the New Year at the spectacular Marina Bay Singapore Countdown.

With its colourful traditions, the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam, often brings traffic in Singapore to a standstill – and with good reason.

The Singapore Garden Festival is a biennial garden and flower show held in Singapore. The festival features international landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturists convening in a single location.

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Singaporeans are very disciplined!

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