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LOCATION
& CLIMATE
Singapore
lies close to the southern extremity of the Eurasian
tectonic plate and the northeast extension of the
Sumatra-Java oceanic trench. Rain falls throughout
the year with more rain from Nov to Jan. Singapore
has a relatively uniform temperature throughout the
year with average of 25oC to 32oC
(77oF to 89.6oF). Showers are
usually sudden and heavy, but also brief and refreshing.
For 3-day weather outlook please visit the following
website.
http://intranet.mssinet.gov.sg/nowcast/3dayotlk.htm
VISA
& ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Generally, citizen of most countries in Asia Pacific
Region are not required to apply for VISA. If you
need please contact Singapore's embassy in your countries
and of course don't forget to bring pasport (valid
for at least 6 months) and air ticket. For the list
of countries require Visa to enter Singapore, please
visit
http://app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/visa_requirements.asp
CURRENCY
CONVERTER
The unit of currency
is the Singapore dollar. Credit cards and travelers'
checks are widely accepted.
http://finance.yahoo.com/m3?
WHAT
TO WEAR
Loose and light summer clothing (preferably natural
fabrics) is recommended, especially for outdoor activities
like bazaar shopping and sightseeing. Evening wear
depends very much on the setting. Jeans, T-shirts
and sandals are acceptable in casual eateries and
hawker stalls, but discouraged in fine dining establishments.
For men, a tie and jacket may be necessary in some
of the more exclusive places. For woman, anything
from dressy silk to casual cotton would be appropriate.
Credit / Charge Cards & Tipping
Credit and charge cards are widely accepted in Singapore.
Hotels, travel agents, retailers, restaurants - even
taxi cabs readily accept international credit and
charge cards.
Oddly
for a service economy tipping is not common or expected
in Singapore. It is prohibited at the airport and
discouraged in hotels and restaurants where there
is a 10% service charge automatically added to your
bill. A tip should only be exercised in instances
where the bill does not include a service charge.
MOBILE
PHONE NETWORK
GSM 900/1800.
ELECTRICITY
220--240 volts, 50 cycles AC system
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