This document provides information about Singapore, including when to visit, facts about the country, education system, neighborhoods, attractions, and festivals. Some key points are: - Singapore is located in Southeast Asia and can be easily accessed from nearby Indonesia. - The best time to visit is September through February. - English is the primary language of instruction and business, though other languages like Malay and Chinese are also spoken. - Popular neighborhoods include Chinatown, Little India, and Orchard Road which is known for shopping. - Major attractions are the Merlion Park, Esplanade Theater, Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay, Jurong Bird Park, and Singapore Zoo. - Festivals

1. REPUBLIC OF
SINGAPORE

2. Where is Singapore?
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3. INTRODUCTION

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

9. Do You Know?

10. • 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

11. • 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

13. • 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

14. School in Singapore

17. What to see in Singapore?
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18. Singapore Neighbourhoods

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

24. 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

25. Gardens by the bay:
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.

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30. 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.

32. - 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

34. FESTIVAL AND EVENTS IN SINGAPORE

35. 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.

36. Countdown to fun
Bid farewell to the old
and ring in the New
Year at the
spectacular Marina
Bay Singapore
Countdown.

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

38. 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.
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43. Singaporeans are very disciplined!

44. Fine City