All about Singapore

Singapore.

1. REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE

2. Where is Singapore? http://joguru.com

3. INTRODUCTION

4. When to visit Singapore? Year End September - February

5. Do You Know?

6. You can easily go to Singapore from Batam by Ferry, 50 minutes ride that costs USD 43 per person Singapore is one of Four Asian Tigers, along with Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea Singaporean considered as very rich. It has the biggest percentage of millionaires in the world. One out of six people in Singapore has 1 million dollar or more

7. Although English is the official working language and the most widely used language in Singapore, the national anthem ‘Majulah Singapura‘ is actually sung in Malay Sing-lish, a Singaporean patois mixing English with the odd phrase of Chinese, Malay and even Tamil, has two entries – lah and sinseh 37 % of Singaporeans are not Singaporeans! They are foreign workers or permanent resident from other countries

8. English is the language of instruction in all public schools and all subjects are taught and examined in English Education takes place in three stages: - Primary education (compulsory – 6 years) - Secondary education (4 – 5 years) - Pre-university education / junior college ( 2 – 3 years) There are four standard subjects taught to all students: - English - Mathematics The mother tongue - Science Singaporeans students are consistently the top five students in the world Singapore government offers many scholarships for bright students in South East Asia region & also China mainland

9. School in Singapore

10. What to see in Singapore? CLIP

11. Singapore Neighbourhoods

12. Chinatown A story of Chinese heritage Singapore’s historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes. Little India A buzzing ethnic district Little India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapore’s Indian community from vibrant culture to incredible shopping.

13. Orchard Road Every shopper’s paradise Orchard Road, Asia’s most famous shopping street, is home to fashion favourites, specialist stores and loads of other lifestyle choices .

14. A playground for all Sentosa Island is Singapore’s favourite leisure destination with exciting attractions, golden beaches, luxe retreats and the country’s first integrated resort. Sentosa Island

15. Singapore Landmarks Merlion Park Location: Fullerton Road It is a statue of half lion, half fish. The park is a tourism spot where tourists like t o take picture there Esplanade Location: Esplanade Theater The building looks like durian, Singaporeans love it! It is a theater, and an art exhibition

16. Singapore Flyer Location: Marina bay The world’s largest observation wheel You can see 3 countries: Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia Helix Bridge Location: Marina Bay Pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre and Marina South 'World's Best Transport Building' award at the World Architecture Festival Awards Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Location: 10 Bayfront Avenue Comprises three 55-storey towers, connected to the 200-metre-high SkyPark

17. Location: 18 Marina Gardens Drive. A modern horticultural attraction, Gardens by the Bay features “Supertrees” that stretch up to 50 meters into the sky. two giant domed conservatories with 226,000 plants, and plenty of gardens and beautiful green spaces for the whole family, and especially the young ones, to get in touch with nature and learn more about all sorts of flora and fauna. Gardens by the bay:

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19. SINGAPORE NATURE & WILDLIFE

20. Jurong Bird Park Location: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore  628925 Flocking for fun! Jurong Bird Park has almost every species to impress avian lovers, along with fun exhibits, interactive shows, and of course, its charming residents.

21. Singapore Zoo - Location : 80 Mandai Lake Road , Singapore  729826 Operating Hours: Daily , 8.30am – 6pm Singapore’s zoo is a beautiful, award-winning wildlife park, where animals can roam freely in their natural habitats

22. FESTIVAL AND EVENTS IN SINGAPORE

23. Mid-Autumn Festival On September One of the loveliest Chinese festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore is about celebration with the family, lantern processions and oh-so-sweet mooncakes.

24. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown On 31 December Countdown to fun Bid farewell to the old and ring in the New Year at the spectacular Marina Bay Singapore Countdown.

25. With its colourful traditions, the annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam, often brings traffic in Singapore to a standstill – and with good reason. Thaipusam On 03 February

26. Singapore Garden Festival The Singapore Garden Festival is a biennial garden and flower show held in Singapore . The festival features international landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturists convening in a single location. clip

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28. Singaporeans are very disciplined!

29. Fine City