============================== SINGAPORE ============================== Singapore, one of the world's smallest yet most successful countries, comprises 60 islands that are located at the foot of the Malay peninsula in southeast Asia. The main island, Singapore Island, is very low-lying, and the climate is hot and wet throughout the year. Only 3% of the land area is used for agriculture, and most food is imported. It is self- sufficient in fish. Singapore has the largest oil-refining centre in Asia. The country has a flourishing manufacturing industry for which it relies heavily on imports. Tourism is an important source of foreign revenue. Area (Sq. Km.): 580 Population: 2,704,000 Capital: Singapore City Language: Chinese Malay Tamil English Religion: Buddhism 29% Christian 19% Moslem 16% Taoism 13% Government Type: Republic Currency: Singapore dollar High Commission: 9 Wilton Crescent London SW1X 8SA 0171-235-5441 Either as a stopover when flying to Australia or New Zealand or as a holiday or business destination, Singapore has a LOT to offer the traveller. Time: GMT+8 Electricity: 220/240 volts though many hotels have 110 volts outlets. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Health: Precautions are advised against Malaria, Polio and Typhoid. Bottled water is also recommended. AIR TRAVEL: Singapore national airline is Singapore Airlines and is a good class airline well liked by the UK traveller. Flights daily from the UK are from Manchester and London. Approx flying time from London to Singapore is 15hrs 30 mins. SEA: Singapore has a huge port which is the second busiest port in the world. Cruises of the harbour and other islands run regularly. HOTELS: There is a wide variety of hotels. The large new hotels have extensive facilities including pools health clubs and shopping arcades. All rooms are subject to 3% hotel charge and 10% service. SINGAPORE CITY is well worth a look around and was founded in 1819 by the British. There are a great range of styles and many differing ethnic quarters giving it a real racial diversity. Buildings of interest include the Raffles Hotel, the national Museum and Art Gallery, the Sultan and Hajjah Fatima mosques. The Botanic gardens, the Chinese gardens and the Zoological gardens are only some of Singapores many parks, gardens and nature reserves. UK TOUR Operators: BA Holidays Kuoni Bales Jetset Oriental Magic «»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«» Foreign Office Advice: Normal care and precautions should be taken. For more information ring: Foreign Office Travel Unit 0171-270-4129