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Facts of Singapore

Name: Republic of Singapore

History:
The name Singapore is derived from the word "Singapura" or "Lion City" as legend has it that a Sumatran prince sighted a beast that looked like a lion when he first set foot on the island in the 14th century. In the year 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles established a British trading station on this island. Singapore gained its independence as a sovereign and democratic nation on 9 August 1965.

It was admitted to both the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations in the same year. Every year, Singapore celebrates the 9th of August as its national day - the day when the whole island lights up in jubilation and patriotic fervor.


Geography:
The island of Singapore is situated off the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula; a causeway carrying a road, railway and water pipe joins it. The Johor Strait between the island and mainland is about 1km wide. The Republic of Singapore includes some 64 islets. It is a mainly flat country with low hills, the highest being Bukit Timah at 163m (545ft). In the northeast of the island large areas have been reclaimed, and much of the original jungle and swamp covering the low-lying areas has been cleared.

National Symbols:
o The Merlion is the national symbol of Singapore. This mythical creature has the head of a lion and the body of a fish, symbolizing a 'marine lion', which hails from a water borne region. Legend has it that the "Singa" or lion represents the creature that a Sumatran prince had spotted which resembles a lion. The fish is tribute to Singapore's history as "Temasek", the ancient sea town. The contemporary name 'Singapore' has been derived from 'Singapura', which literally translates into lion city.

o Agnes Joaquim, an American lady, first discovered the national flower of Singapore, Vanda Miss Joaquim, in 1893. This orchid epitomizes Singapore's quest for progress and excellence in all aspects of life.

o The colors of the Singapore flag represent red for brotherhood and equality; white for purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise. The five stars stand for Singapore's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.

o The Singapore Dollar (SGD) is the national currency of Singapore. All major international credit cards and traveler's cheques are accepted throughout the island

Time:
      GMT/UTC+8

Electricity:
      220-240V, 50 Hz

Country Code:
      +65

Mobile Phone Network:
      GSM 900, GSM 1800,3G

Weights & Measures:
      Metric with local variations

Government:
      Parliamentary democracy

President:
      SR Nathan

Prime Minister:
      Lee Hsien Long

Singapore Public Holidays
  • 1st January 2011 - New Year's Day
  • 3rd -4th February 2011- Chinese New Year
  • 22nd April 2011- Good Friday
  • 1st May 2011 - Labour Day
  • 17th May 2011- Vesak Day
  • 9th August 2011- National Day
  • 30th August 2011 - Hari Raya Puasa
  • 26th October - Deepavali
  • 06th November 2011- Hari Raya Haji
  • 25th December 2011 - Christmas Day


  • Singapore Hotline

   Emergency Ambulance / Fire      995
   Non-emergency Ambulance      1777
   Police Hotline      1800 - 2550000
   Traffic Police      6547 0000
   Pet Ambulance and Transport      6552 2222
   AAS Emergency Red Service      6748 9911
   Flight Info      1800 - 5424422
   Directory Assistance      6 777 7777
   Weather Hotline      65427788
   Time of Day      1711
   Tourism      1800-7362-000
   Sentosa      62750248

Last Updated On:08/30/2011



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