Singapore

This diminutive island nation enjoys the wealth and prosperity built on the organization and discipline of a government that treads a fine balance between personal freedom and achieving the common good. The mixture of Western standards and Eastern traditions offers first-time travelers to Asian a gentle and pleasant taste of oriental culture. The island is very conscious in preserving its nature reserves and lush green landscape, amidst all the soaring skyscrapers and spotless shopping districts and mall. Outsiders often baulk at some of the seemingly draconic regulations that make jaywalking, chewing gum or failing to flush a public toilet serious offences. The reality remains that Singapore is a clean and immaculate city that makes all visitors feel safe, peaceful and comfortable, which makes this modern and elegant city a favorite medical tourism destination. 

 

Facts and Figures

 

Capital: Singapore

Government: Republic

Currency: Singapore dollar

Language: Malay; Chinese; Tamil and English (all official).  English is the language of administration

Religion: Buddhist (Chinese); Muslim (Malay); Christian; Hindu; Sikh; Taoist; Confucianist

Climate: Tropical; typical of hot, humid and rainy conditions. There are two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon from December to March and Southwestern monsoon from June to September; inter-monsoon – characterized by frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorm.