subject: Interesting Facts About Singapore [print this page] What you need to know about Singapore is that its small size belies a massive financial presence in the world. The country boasts a modern and attractive blend of numerous national influences including Chinese, Indian, English and Malay. This multi-ethnic blend creates a rich base for tourism and dining.
It is easy to find a comfortable and luxurious hotel in the city. There are plenty of shopping opportunities and fine restaurants serving trendy and tasty cuisine of all kinds, but especially seafood. Singapore is made up of numerous small islands apart from the main island, and enjoys a tropical climate that people from colder climates love to experience.
Tourists would struggle to find a cleaner, more efficient place to live or visit in the world. Their subway system always runs on time. Although you can get to places by car, traveling by bus or subway is a quick and reliable way to travel. Everything you could want to see during a holiday is on a public transportation route. While there are no natural resources of note, an important thing to know about Singapore is that free trade has been in place for two centuries. Whether you live here, or choose this as a holiday destination, you will lack for nothing.
Sir Stamford Raffles first turned Singapore into a trading post for Great Britain, which helps to explain why English is one of these official languages. Industrialization also boosted the national economy. The only port in the world busier than Singapore's is Rotterdam. Singapore's infrastructure works smoothly, and unemployment is negligible. Just about everyone lives in a high end apartment building. The average income is reasonable. Better yet, know you will not be exposed to second hand smoke anywhere in this safe city.
A number of nature preserves are located in the north, such as Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Area. On the east coast, there are a number of good seafood restaurants along attractive beaches. Singapore is a country and an island, a city-state blending the best of Eastern and Western cultural components.
In spite of its size, Singapore feels safe for locals and visitors. With its focus on technological advancement it is easy to get connected from just about anywhere. Although it is very humid, monsoon breezes provide some relief while the sun shines almost all the time. People from English speaking countries will feel right at home. Other commonly spoken languages are Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.
