Singapore Facts

Singapore – Republic of Singapore - I love little facts at a glance on destinations I visit. Here is a great overview:

• Singapore Dollar $1.20 USD = 1 Singapore Dollar
• Multi-cultural: Chinese 70%, Malay 15%, Indian 10%, Other 5%
• Population 5 million – about the size of St. Lucia in the Caribbean and growing – “reclaimed land”. It is the 2nd most densely populated country (1st is Monaco)
• Singapore has over 50% of its area

covered by greenery with over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves. It is an enchanting garden city.
• History: This area was a part of Malaysia and they separated in 1965.
• Changi Airport – well organized, and incredibly fast immigration and baggage
• Location: Southeast Asia, South of Malaysia, North of Indonesia and right near the equator
• Weather: Tropical Climate: Hot and humid
• 18-hole fully lit golf course for night play (approximately $400 for green fees, club rental, cart, hotel transfers)
• The Flyer – A “ferris wheel” similar to the one in London. Approximately 30 people are lifted in the sky in an enclosed air-conditioned capsule for spectacular views of Singapore. One revolution takes 30-minutes and the capsule moves very slowly. Shopping and restaurants are located all around this area.
•Description:
o Vibrant nightlife scene
o Multi-cultural for dining and shopping: Little India, ChinaTown, Arab area,
o Orchard Row – 5th Avenue shops and miles and miles of shopping malls
o Marina Bay – newest feature dominated by the Marina Bay Sands casino, shops, and the SkyPark***
o Riverside – Singapore’s colonial core, museums, statues, theaters, restaurants, bars, clubs
o Sentosa-a separate island once a military fort developed into a resort. Sentosa is the closest that Singapore gets to Disneyland, now with a dash of gambling, Universal Studios, Feng Shui exhibit and tour (I actually found it very informative! Just a little bit “Universal Studio’ish). Capella Resort located on Sentosa.