Essential info for Singapore
Population: Over 5 million
Major religions: Buddhism, Christianity
Capital city: Singapore
Legal system: Parliamentary republic
Main languages: The official languages of Singapore are English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil. English is the language of administration, and the language used most often in the professional and the academic world. Singlish, a patois made up of English, Chinese and Malay syntax and idiom combination, is also widely spoken.
Time: GMT +8
Electricity: 230 volts, 50Hz. Typically, a three-pin, square-shaped plug is used.
Currency: The Singapore Dollar (SGD), divided into 100 cents
Tipping: Most hotels and restaurants include a standard 10 percent service charge. An additional gratuity is always appreciated but not necessary.
International dialling code: +65
Emergency numbers: 999 (police), 995 (ambulance, fire)
Internet TLD: .sg
Drives on the: Left
Major religions: Buddhism, Christianity
Capital city: Singapore
Legal system: Parliamentary republic
Main languages: The official languages of Singapore are English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil. English is the language of administration, and the language used most often in the professional and the academic world. Singlish, a patois made up of English, Chinese and Malay syntax and idiom combination, is also widely spoken.
Time: GMT +8
Electricity: 230 volts, 50Hz. Typically, a three-pin, square-shaped plug is used.
Currency: The Singapore Dollar (SGD), divided into 100 cents
Tipping: Most hotels and restaurants include a standard 10 percent service charge. An additional gratuity is always appreciated but not necessary.
International dialling code: +65
Emergency numbers: 999 (police), 995 (ambulance, fire)
Internet TLD: .sg
Drives on the: Left
