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C O N T E N T S 02 Geographic Location 11 History 03 Culinary 06 Culture 09 Fun facts 12 Tourist Destination 15 Games 15 Songs 01

Singapore Island, or Mainland Singapore, is the main constituent island of the sovereign island country and citystate of the Republic of Singapore. It is located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula, in-between the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea. The Singapore Strait lies to the south, while the Johor Strait lies to the north. On a straight line, the island measures approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) from east to west and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from north to south – with 201 kilometres (125 mi) of coastline.The highest point of Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill, with a height of 165 m (538 ft) and made up of igneous rock, granite. Hills and valleys of sedimentary rock dominate the northwest, while the eastern region consists of sandy and flatter land. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 02

CULINARY Steamed chicken served with rice cooked in chicken stock. This all-time favourite dish makes for a quick, fulfilling lunch. The quality of chicken stock is crucial to this dish, and you can tell by the steamed rice oozing with flavour and a fragrant aroma. Pour some dipping sauce over the chicken and give it a go. 03 TASTY FOOD FOR YOU TO TRY ON SINGAPORE Hainanese chicken rice

CULINARY Chilli crab Hard-shell crabs cooked in semi-thick gravy with a tomato chilli base. The steamed crabs are partially cracked, then lightly stirfried in a paste comprising of chilli sauce, ketchup and eggs. Despite its name, chilli crab is not all that spicy. Bread is normally ordered to soak up the gravy, so dig in with both hands! Rice noodles in spicy coconut curry soup with shrimp, fish cakes, egg and chicken meat – a cross between Chinese and Malay cuisine. Laksa also has many variants, but the one in Singapore is katong laksa, with cut-up noodles. Cockles and tofu puffs are sometimes added. Laksa 04

Char siew meats make a popular Singaporean dish of Chinese origin, made up of barbequed red pork and roasted pork belly in a thick sauce. The meat is chopped in front of you and laid out on either rice or noodles. Broad white noodles fried with black Soya sauce, bean sprouts, fish cake, clams and Chinese sausage. You will find this dish in hawker centres and restaurants. Skilled chefs will add a smoky taste to the dish by cooking the noodles at a high temperature. Char kuay teow Char siew meats on rice or noodles 05

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While meeting a Singaporean formally or informally, make sure to shake hands firmly with all, even when departing. A slight bow while shaking hands is considered respectful. Take off the shoes before entering anyone's house. Also, remember to take them off before visiting any temple or mosque. Tipping is not customary in Singapore. Most of the restaurants add a 10% service charge in the bill, in which case, tipping is generally discouraged. Avoid tipping at hawker centres and food courts. Tipping is also completely prohibited at the Changi Airport. Make sure never to pinpoint someone or something with a finger, just raise your hand for indication. 07

W hile e a tin g wit h c h o p s tic k s , d o n o t s tic k t h e m u p rig h t in t h e b o wl. It is r e minis c e n t o f f u n e r al rit e s a n d c o n sid e r e d b a d lu c k. Refer to t h e mid dle - a g e d a n d eld e rly p e o ple a s 'U n cle' or 'Auntie', as it is seen as a sign of respect in Singapore. Do not touch anyone's head, as it is considered sacred by many. On the contrary, the feet are regarded as dirty, so do not point them directly at someone. Casual clothes (shorts, t- shirts, flip-flops) are acceptable in most places in Singapore. Pack formal outfit and dress shoes for higher- end restaurants. 0 8

Fun facts About It’s a city of not just one island, but 64. You might not know it but Singapore’s land area includes as many as 64 offshore islands that surround the main island. These include Sentosa—a popular island resort with myriad attractions—and havens for nature lovers like Pulau Ubin, St John’s Island and Sisters’ Islands. What that means for visitors: more fun in the sun! It’s a city of waterfalls According to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the first man-made waterfall was built at Jurong Bird Park in 1971. Dropping from a height of 30 metres, it is said to be the tallest waterfall in an aviary to date. Other man-made summits to explore include Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay. This huge, 35- metre waterfall is the centrepiece of the misty conservatory, designed to house plant life from the tropical highlands. Singapore. The locals speak Singlish, not just English Don’t be too surprised to hear Singaporeans adding exclamations like ‘lah’ and ‘leh’ to their sentence. Singlish— our colourful local slang— is an integral part of everyday conversation amongst Singaporeans. Singapore pioneered the first F1 night race Held annually since 2008, Grand Prix Season Singapore features a gamut of concerts, racing and entertainment activities, for Formula One fans and visitors of all ages. The star event the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX also made racing history as the world’s first ever FORMULA 1 night race. 09

F u n fa c t s a b o u t S i n g a p o r e B e sid e s t h e his t o r y - ric h h o t s p o t s o f C hin a t o w n , K a m p o n g G ela m a n d Lit tle In dia , t h e r e a r e m a n y o t h e r c olo u r f ul e n cla v e s f o r visit o r s t o e x plo r e in Sin g a p o r e.M o r e u p - a n d - c o min g n eig h b o u r h o o d s include Everton Park, which is home to coffee joints, cafés, ice cream parlours and other must-try foodie hotspots. This city of skyscrapers is also one that is filled with lush greenery. Nearly half of Singapore’s land area (approximately 700 square kilometres) is under green cover. Beyond numerous parks and gardens, there are pockets of undiscovered plant life housed in the most unusual of places. For example, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is known for its hotel-in-a- garden concept and its four-storey cascading vertical garden. In July, foodies are in for a treat with the Singapore Food Festival, where they will get to savour uniquely Singaporean dishes as well as the best of Mod-Sin (Modern Singaporean) cuisine, which gives a modern twist to traditional flavours. You may have heard about the Merlion, Singapore’s iconic emblem. The Merlion is a mythical creature with a lion’s head and a fish's tail. What you might not know: the Merlion was partly inspired by the city’s ancient name of Singapura, which means ‘lion city’. The origins of this Sanskrit name is attributed to the Sumatran prince Sang Nila Utama, who ruled Temasek, a settlement on the Singapura island during the early 14th century.While hunting for animals, the prince spotted a strange creature moving quickly, which was identified as a lion by his advisors. However, there were no records of lions native to Singapore. It might have been a tiger that he saw, for tigers used to be found in the wild in Singapore, up until the 1930s. There are myriad neighbourhoods to explore off the beaten path. There's always something to celebrate in Singapore. The Lion City may actually have been inspired by a tiger. It's one of the world's greenest cities. 1 0

H I S T O R Y O F S I N G A P O R E The history of the modern state of Singapore dates back to its founding in the early 19th century; however, evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed on the island in the 14th century. The last ruler of the Kingdom of Singapura, Parameswara, was expelled by the Majapahit or the Siamese before he founded Malacca. During World War II, Singapore was invaded and occupied by the Japanese Empire from 1942 to 1945. When the Japanese surrendered, Singapore reverted to British control, with increasing levels of self-government being granted, resulting in Singapore's merger with the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. Singapore became an independent republic on 9 August 1965. By the 1990's, the country had become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. It now has the highest per capita gross domestic product in Asia, Which is 7th in the world, and it is ranked 9th on the UN Human Development Index. 11

LOCATION: 30 RAFFLES AVE, SINGAPORE SINGAPORE FLYER DESTINATION Singapore Flyer is the tallest Ferris wheel in Asia which can hold 28 passengers in 28 airconditioned capsules. Once on the wheel, you would be able to notice the city skylines from the height of a 45 storied building. Its air-conditioned capsules eliminate the fear of height for most people. 12

BAY MARINA W Ith the finest options for dining in the region and an ultra-luxury hotel, Marina Bay is an upscale shopping complex with various international brands to offer also there are a lot of things to do in marina bay in Singapore. Relish nature and fresh air at Gardens by the Bay or take a leisurely stroll while soaking in the gleaming sight of the waterfront promenade, there are all kinds of pleasures within this bay. D e s t i n a t i o n 13

DESTINATION G A R D E N S B Y T H E B A Y , O F F E R S P E L L B I N D I N G V I E W S O F T H E W A T E R F R O N T . T H E P L A C E I S P E R F E C T F O R A L E I S U R E W A L K W I T H Y O U R B E L O V E D W I T H I T S T R A N Q U I L S U R R O U N D I N G S A N D P I C T U R E S Q U E B A C K D R O P S . W H I L E T H E G A R D E N S L O O K F A S C I N A T I N G T H R O U G H O U T T H E D A Y , T H E V I E W I N T H E N I G H T L I G H T M A K E S I T A L L T H E M O R E M A G I C A L . L O C A T I O N : 1 8 M A R I N A G A R D E N S D R , S I N G A P O R E U N I V E R S A L S T U D I O S S I N G A P O R E W I T H 2 4 T H R I L L I N G R I D E S A N D 7 D I F F E R E N T T H E M E D Z O N E S , U N I V E R S A L S T U D I O S S I N G A P O R E H A S R E M A R K E D I T S E L F A S O N E O F T H E B E S T A D V E N T U R E P A R K S I N T H E W O R L D . F R O M A D U L T S T O C H I L D R E N , T H E R E I S S O M E T H I N G F O R E V E R Y A G E G R O U P H E R E . F R O M U N I Q U E L Y C R A F T E D T H E M E D Z O N E S T O S P E C T A C U L A R C I T Y S K Y L I N E V I E W S , T H E P A R K T A K E S Y O U I N T O T H E W O R L D O F M I N I H O L L Y W O O D L O C A T I O N : 8 S E N T O S A G A T E W A Y , S I N G A P O R E S E N T O S A M E R L I O N T O W E R S E N T O S A M E R L I O N T O W E R I S A 1 2 1 F E E T T A L L S T A T U E O F M E R L I O N E R E C T E D O N S E N T O S A I S L A N D . I T I S T H E O N L Y S T A T U E I N T H E E N T I R E C O U N T R Y T H A T Y O U C A N C L I M B O N T O . B E A R I N G T H E H E A D O F A L I O N A N D T H E B O D Y O F A F I S H , T H E M E R L I O N I S T H E O F F I C I A L M A S C O T O R C U L T U R A L S Y M B O L O F S I N G A P O R E . L O C A T I O N : 3 0 I M B I A H R O A D , S E N T O S A , S I N G A P O R 14

P L A Y L I S T & G A M E S When you come to Singapore,therse are some ofthe playlists we recommend when you're walking around Singapore If you bored, you can play this game! It’s fun and exciting!! 15