Also known with the names “The Lion City” and “The Garden City”, Singapore is the only island city-state in the entire world. With more than 15 million tourists every year, Singapore presents itself as an attractive tourist spot. Also, it is a renowned education hub where a large count of international students come every year to pursue studies.
If you too are planning a trip to this city, then here are some useful and interesting things to know before you visit:
1. Religious Beliefs: Buddhism prevails as the most widely practiced religion in Singapore. People here believe in Racial and religious harmony which has also played a significant role in making the city’s identity.
Tip: There are several monasteries and Dharma Centers here. You can visit them to explore a little more.
2. Food: Singaporeans are known for their food focused nature. Here one would find a huge diversity of cuisines including Chinese, Malay, Indian, etc. Interestingly, you will also find hybridized food of different styles. Amongst fruits, Durian is considered as the national fruit.
Tip: Do give a try to Peranakan cuisine which is a mixture of Chinese and Malay cuisine.
3. Communication: With a high level of development, telecommunication infrastructure of Singapore spans the entire city. Termed as one of the most tech ready nation, Singapore tops the world’s highest mobile penetration rates. Singtel, Starhub and M1 Limited are some of the major Mobile Service Operators.
Tip: Since you will be on roaming, it is better to use an international roaming app to avoid high call charges on your home country number.
4. Transportation: Singapore is a small island with high population density. Therefore, people prefer commuting through walking, cycling, etc. Also, taxis are a major source of public transportation as they are convenient and cheap.
Tip: Try installing a taxi app on your phone to make bookings easily and instantly.
5. Language: Besides English, there are 4 most commonly spoken languages in this city. This includes Chinese, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Singaporean English, which is basically UK English, has acquired a colloquial form known as Singlish.
Tip: You can keep a translating app on your mobile phone to quickly understand new words.
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