About Singapore
Singapore is a distinctive place.
With a total land area of just 646
square kilometers, it is a compact country brimming with the vibrancy
of its 4 million people.
In Singapore you will find a wide spectrum of religions, cultures, and
languages, living harmoniously together within a diverse population of
Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethnic groups. Covering the
synergistic mix of ethnic groups offers international students a wide
spectrum of choices for living and playing in Singapore .
Singapore has a warm and humid climate all year-round, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 33 degrees centigrade. Sunshine is the norm, with occasional rain, especially during the year-end periods. Singapore 's safety, low crime rates, and high standards of living are well renowned, offering international students an ideal environment for study. When it's time to put away the books, myriad sports, entertainment, and other fascinating sights and sounds are available to relax your mind and fill your senses.
Singapore’s unique characteristics and highly accessible infrastructure make it one of the best places to study and work in Asia . Aiming to be the educational hub and global schoolhouse of the region, this multi-cultural country provides students with an exciting platform for personal growth, professional fulfillment and cross cultural interaction. Living conditions in Singapore are among the best in Asia , with state-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation.
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Attractions in Singapore
There are a number of things students can do in Singapore during the leisure time. There are various tourist spots to visit such as Sentosa Island , Jurong Bird Park , Singapore Zoo, East Coast Beach , Chinese Gardens , Night Safari, Chinatown , Little India and many more. The many theatres, cinemas, video arcades and shopping centres offer a wide range of entertainment. Those more inclined towards outdoor activities will not be disappointed as there are many sporting facilities island wide that will cater to their needs. There are opportunities for sailing, wakeboarding, golf, canoeing, tennis, cricket, rugby, basketball, squash and many more. As a centre of learning and research, Singapore’s numerous libraries, museums and bookshops are all easily accessible.
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Public Transport
Public transport is efficient and affordable in Singapore. Bus fares
vary from $0.60 to S$1.50 and MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) – the Singapore
train system – fares range from $0.70 to $2.80, depending on distance
of travel. Taxi fares start from $2.40 and a 10km trip should usually
cost around $6.00.
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