TRAVEL GUIDE TO SINGAPORE

Singapore, a tiny island state situated at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, was founded in 1819 by Sir Standford Raffles of the British's East India Company.

Since independence in 1965, Singapore has grown from a small island with no natural resources and racked with unemployment, to a thriving modern city-state with one of the highest incomes in Asia.  Many have described Singapore's economic success as a miracle of the century.

Climate

Singapore is located close to the equator.  It has a hot and humid tropic climate with occasional showers through most parts of the year.  The monsoon season is from November to January.  Temperatures average between 22 to 34 degrees Celsius (71.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit) with a humidity of between 60 to 80%.

It is a great place for those looking for a good tan.  The weather offers ample opportunity for outdoor activities and water sports.  If the climate is too hot for you, you can easily find place to cool down, be it under one of the many large shady trees all throughout the island, or by stepping into any one of the many air-conditioned shopping centres or eateries.

Night Life

Singapore transforms itself from a garden city during the day, to a glamorous city of glittering light and exciting night life after sunset.  Being one of the safest country in the world, night time brings with it many alluring possibilities, from pub-hopping or alfresco dining, to a romantic stroll in the city.  Most eateries and shopping centres are opened til late.