Overview
Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is a
thriving city-state that has overcome its dearth of natural resources to
become one of the juggernaut economies of Asia. In the crowded streets
of Chinatown, fortune tellers, calligraphers and temple worshippers are
still a part of everyday life. In Little India, you can buy the best
sari material, freshly ground spices or a picture of your favourite
Hindu god. In the small shops of Arab Street, the cry of the imam can be
heard from the nearby Sultan Mosque.
Geographical Information
Singapore
lies close to the southern extremity of the Eurasian tectonic plate and
the northeast extension of the Sumatra-Java oceanic trench. LanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil Currency
The
unit of currency is the Singapore dollar. Most shops and entertainment
outlets accepted major credit cards and travelers` checks. Population3.87 million VisaForeigners holding travel documents issued by certain countries require either a Business or Social visa. CustomsTravelers enjoy Duty-Free concessions if they: * are at least 18 years old * have arrived from countries other than Malaysia * have been away from Singapore for at least 48 hours The Singapore Customs and Excise Department collects a 3% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all goods imported into Singapore. GST relief is given for all new purchases as a tourist or returning Citizen/Permanent Resident of Singapore. TaxesThere
is a 3% Goods and Services Tax imposed in major shops and departments,
with an additional of 10% service charge in restaurants, 1% government
tax is also added in hotels. TippingThere is no need to tip if a 10% service charge is already added to the bill. If not, tipping is up to one`s preferences. Public phonesMost public phones accept coins or phonecards purchased from bookstalls and newsagents, with a minimum value of S$2.00. Advertisement Cheap Hotel Bookings India India Cheap Hotel Rooms Singapore Air Ticket Cheap Cheap Travel Insurance Kailash Mansarovar Car Hire India India Tourism Travel Guide |