Introduction
The city of Singapore is at the same time a country and a city close to the equator, providing pleasant temperatures all year round. The location off the southern tip of the Malacca Peninsula is strategically good, and visitors can easily see all trade, shipping and activity that is here.
As a city, Singapore is an exciting metropolis with architectural gems from the British colonial era. At the same time, modern architecture stands with iconic buildings around Marina Bay. Here you find infinity pools at rooftops, colossal sculpture trees and much more.
Singapore's modest land area is extremely varied. In the middle of the island you can get right into the nature, and you can enjoy nice plants like a wealth of orchids in, for example, the city's botanical gardens. A walk on the beach is also quite easy to make if you bring your swimwear to the entertainment island Sentosa Island.
Singapore is quite close to both Malaysia and Indonesia. It is easy to get to both neighboring countries that allow you to get acquainted to the cultures and cuisines of these countries. You can walk or drive to the large city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia and sail to islands like Batam in Indonesia.
Biggest cities
- Singapore: 5,638,700
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Holidays
- January 1: New Year's Day
- Date varies: Lunar New Year (2 days), Buddhists
- Date varies: Good Friday, Christians
- May 1: Labor Day
- Date varies: Vesak Day, Hindus and Buddhists
- August 9: National Day
- Date varies: Deepavali, Hindus
- December 25: Christmas Day, Christians
- Date varies: Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Muslims
- Date varies: Hari Raya Aidiladha, Muslims