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A bustling commercial metropolis, the hub of Asian business and finance, home to some of the leading corporate houses in the world, duty-free shopping, impressive skyscrapers and an interesting mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures and populations…Singapore is this and more. A popular with travelers and visitors all across the world, Singapore is endowed with plenty to see, learn, explore and enjoy. The two major airports Changi and Seletar provide for world class air services. Further, the public transport services, hotel accommodation, travel and tour operators, all such services are so great to ensure that a travel to Singapore remains etched on the mind of traveler for long.
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The climate in Singapore is tropical, warm and humid and the average temperature ranges 26.8 degrees Celsius. Full-sleeved shirt, formal trousers and a tie with suits are popular for formal meetings amongst males while knee-length or long skirts are common among females as clothing in Singapore. Malay is the national and popularly used language while Malay, Tamil and English are official languages. Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Taoism are the major religions practiced by people in Singapore.
Singapore follows a parliamentary system of government elected after every five years similar to the Westminster model borrowed from the UK. The Supreme Court in Singapore administers the law and acts independently of the executive.
The Changi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in this part of the world. Located 20 kilometers from the central business district of Singapore, it provides easy and smooth access to the city through expressways and public transport system. The airport has excellent facilities and services and duty-free shopping here is popular amongst visitors.
One comes across many tourist attractions in Singapore. Singapore History Museum traces the history of city state while Singapore Art Museum provides an insight into 20th century forms of south East Asian art forms. China Town, Little India and Malay Village offer an account of respective attractions of these places. The East Coast Park provides for bowling, cycling, windsurfing, canoeing while Mandai Orchid Gardens is a wonderful collection of colorful orchids. Singapore Botanic Gardens offers a breathtaking account of flora and fauna spread over an extensive area of 52 acres. Mount Faber offers an incredible view of Singapore skyline. The Night Safari is an account of animal behavior in eight different geographical zones.
Most of the big business organizations scouting for business opportunities in Asia-Pacific region tend to set up bases at Singapore. Major American, European, Japanese, Chinese and Indian companies do have their operations at Singapore while many others are planning to use it for future expansion. A conducive and business-friendly administration, excellent working conditions, availability of talented workforce and the presence of big companies all have worked in favor of Singapore’s emergence as a global business city in this part of the world. |
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