About Singapore...
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Among the many lively and fast developing cities round the globe Singapore city stands out as one of the best cities there is. It is one of the fastest growing and modern cities in the world. This island city nation is often referred to as the gateway to continent Asia. This island country consists up to sixty-three separate islands. One of the most astonishing facts about Singapore is that even though the city-state is immensely urbanized and modernized yet almost half of the nation is covered with green ecology thus fulfilling its promise of having an eco-friendly future.
Singapore has become the hub of various different kinds of activities. It is one of the leading centers of tourism, business, shopping, leisure and entertainment. Another fact about Singapore is that out of five million nationalities in the country just over two million where born locally. The rest of the population is mostly of Indian, Chinese and Malay decent. There are roughly four languages or dialects used. They are precisely English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Often Singapore is also referred to as the city of lions or the Lion City. It’s believed that the original founder of the nation Sang Nila Utama discovered the presence of tigers in the country and hence named the country Lion City. Singaporean economy is one of the fastest flourishing, innovative, competitive and business friendly economies in the world. Most of the global leaders see less corruption about Singapore and the hardworking attitude of the people residing over there as the primary reasons behind the evolution of the country within a relatively short span of time. In fact Singapore continuously ranks among the least corrupt nations across the globe. Singaporean economy hugely depends on exports to other countries. It also imports many things from other countries as the scope in the field of agriculture is limited. Due to the minute size of the nation the Government designed a strategy to diversify its economy to ensure survival and stability. Tourism is also a vital building block in the economic process of the country. In the year 2007 nearly ten million travelers visited the country. In 2005 the gambling activities where made legal. The opening of casinos was also given a go ahead. It was thought that these two steps would eventually increase the tourism attraction and be successful in drawing tourist into their city.
A smart fact about Singapore is that as it is a small nation and there is not enough scope for spreading roadways the government have restriction on the amount of private cars that can move on the roads. It is mandatory for all car consumers to pay 1.5times the market pricing of the car as duty charges.
If you visit Singapore then there are few things you would not want to miss.
1. Go Shopping at the Orchid Road. Orchid Road is the most famous shopping destination in the country. Colossal amounts of people flock to Singapore to satisfy their shopping instincts in the Orchid Road district
2. Taste the high tea of Singapore. All travelers especially the ones from United Kingdom come to Singapore to satisfy their taste buds by having quality high tea which has an acute British connect. Pastries, cakes, chicken roast, sandwiches are delicious add-ons.
3. Experience the infamous Singapore Night Life. Singapore in the night is so different from daytime. It completely transforms itself from a busy business centre to a sparkling array of pubs, discotheques and nightclubs
4. Undertake the Singapore Island Adventures. Sentosa, Kusu Island, Pulau Ubin are the places to be if one has to enjoy adventure or just relax and enjoy the niceties of life.
5. Witness the greenery of Singapore. We have already mentioned the greenery factor about Singapore. So not surprisingly there are many gardens and parks to visit in the country.
