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Singapore, a “unique” city state rich in contrast and colour, where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. With a total land area of only 682.7 square kilometres, it is among the 20 smallest countries in the world and the most densely populated after Monaco with 6430 people per square kilometres.

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     This dynamic Asian city in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West.  Singapore is today a thriving commercial and industrial centre. Singapore is a reputed manufacturing base and has one of the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines. A leader in shipbuilding and repair, it is one of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres, a major supplier of electronic components and one of the most important financial centre of Asia with more than 130 banks. 

     Travellers will find Singapore a place to combine business with pleasure. Travel easily and safely around Singapore - Singapore is know for her efficient public transport system.

    Her many tourist attractions are varied and many: The world's first night zoo - the Night Safari. The zoo is a great place for a family day out in the morning with its open concept (no cages) where animals can bee seen. It has the world's highest man-made waterfall, standing at 30 metresat Singapore Jurong BirdPark. The largest fountain in the world, located at Suntec City in Singapore, was built in 1997 at an estimated cost of US$6 million. In a few years visitor will be enjoying a casino and world class theme park.

     Nature and adventure lovers can see the flying fox, the world's largest bat at Pulau Ubin, one of the islands off mainland Singapore. You can easily catch a boat to the island and also to Johor, Malayisa. (Learn how to travel from Singapore to Johor here)

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    Singapore is a shopper's paradise - Shop at the numerous interesting shopping complexes, arcades, streets or centres - Orchard road, Ngee Ann City, Far East Square Shopping Centre, Centrepoint, Clark Quay, Paragon, etc. To explore the cultural heritage of the island while shopping, walk the streets of her ethnic enclaves such as, Chinatown, Little India, Kampung Gelam, Arab street.

Other shopping places include Suntec Singapore, Raffles Place, Woodlands, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Bishan. Come to Singapore during the Christmas and New Year holidays to enjoy the many offers and fascinating display of Christmas decorations along the streets of Orchard. Get TIPS ON SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE here.

     In Singapore you get to enjoy local and world cuisines. Restaurants cater to the international crowd - residents or visitors. You will find Chinese, Malay, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, Mexican, English, Korean and many types of food on the island. Enjoy local hawker food at hawker centres or dine at the finest posh restaurants in the city.

    Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world with low crime rates and getting around is easy with its efficient bus, rail transit and taxi systems.

     You can be sure to find a wide range of hotels - from 6-star international hotels to budget hostels. Be sure to book early during the school holiday season. Compare hotel rates before booking.

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