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Tourism in Singapore |
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Singapore has become an acclaimed tourist hub of the world. Many factors have contributed to this including cultural diversity of the country, picturesque landscape, intoxicating mix of tradition and modernity, high standard of living, economic stability, effective law and order management, cleanliness, pollution-free environment despite large urban settlement and industrialization, religious and ethnic tolerance towards all, modern infrastructure and high-end transportation. English is one of Singapore's official languages and is spoken widely.
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The colonial past of the island nation contributed to interaction with Chinese, Malay, Arab and Indian ethnicities which enriched its cultural diversity. The state is very clean and environmentally friendly and conserves its natural and historical heritage. The public transport system is robust which covers most, if not all, of the public attractions.
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The Orchard Road is dominated by hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and exotic spots and considered the heart of Singapore's tourism. Other attractions include Night Safari and Singapore Zoo where people can explore African, Asian and American habitats. The former is an open zoo while the latter exhibits the animals in their natural habitats during night. The island of Sentosa is also a big draw amongst tourists consisting of 20-30 landmark attractions including Fort Siloso, Carlsberg Sky Tower and Sentosa Luge. Since 1960’s, the tourism industry in Singapore has been on rise and stood as the major contributor of revenues.
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This rise in tourism was a continuing story year after year except for a few years in which global economic slowdown took its toll. In 2007, more than 10 million tourists visited the state which earned the country around S$13 billion in tourism receipts. The state aims to raise the arrivals to 17 million by 2015 with a view to raise tourism revenue to S$30 billion.
Singapore has a plethora of tourist attractions. Browse the links given below to explore the natural and man-made wonders that Singapore offers.
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