Singapore
Singapore
Types of trips: Historical and Cultural, Events and Festivals, City tourism, Outdoor and Active, Sight-seeing, Ecotourism, Relaxation, Sports.
Best known for: F1 Grand Prix night race, Cleanliness, Green spaces, Cuisine, Tech-savvy population, Architecture.
Why Go?: Singapore is a forward thinking, tech-savvy country, with statistically the best education system in the world (in terms of results) and it is a hub for travel across the Far East and beyond.
Fact File
Population: 5.39m
Capital: Singapore
Language(s): English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Ties to the UK: Both members of the Commonwealth.
Landscape: Largely urbanised, semi-jungle/tropical, islands.
Climate/Seasons: Dry season usually last from March to August, while the Wet season lasts from September to February.
When to Go: It is probably best to avoid the wet season. There are events and festivals held throughout the year.
Reasons to Visit: You can experience life in a highly developed South East Asian country with a culture that’s worlds away from any European country. There are plenty of activities to enjoy.
How to Get There: Flying is the only option for getting to Singapore. The country has an international airport and is often used as a stop over by tourist from the UK going to Australia.
Places to Go: Singapore botanic gardens, Chinatown, The Singapore flyer, Pulau Ubin.
Famous People: Jackson Rathbone, Vanessa Mae, Aaron Aziz, Paddy Boom, Louis Theroux
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Sentosa Island, The views from The Labrador Nature Reserve, Palau Ubin.
History: The British Empire, Japanese Rule, Crown Colony.
Architecture: Marina Bay Sands, Gateway, Baba house, Koon Seng road.
Culture: There is a strong mixture of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and British cultures. It terms of religion Buddhism is the most common with many followers of Taoism and Christianity.
Sport: Motorsport, Football, Cricket, Rugby Union Swimming, Badminton.
Events: There are many arts festivals held throughout the year. There are also many festivals centred round the water as well as the annual Singapore Grand Prix.
Watch Out For: Be aware of local etiquette although the country is reasonably Westernised so culturally shouldn’t be too much of a shock.
Medical Issues: There are no mandatory vaccinations. Please discuss with your GP before travelling.
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