LOCAL INFORMATION
Climate
Tropical and semi-dry climate, with sunshine all-year-round.
Temperature range: 26 - 33 °C
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Money changing services and ATMs widely available at many places such as Changi Airport, hotels, shopping centres, etc.
VISA, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are also accepted.
Cuisine
Diverse cuisine which contains elements from different ethnic groups like Chinese, Malay, Indian, Indonesian, etc.
Popular local dishes: Chicken Rice, Bak Kut Teh, Carrot Cake, Chilli Crab, Laksa, Kaya Toast, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng, Roti Prata, etc.
Connectivity
SIM Card can be purchased to use local data. Wifi Services are also available at hotels and public hotspots (Wireless@SG).Time Difference
Electricity
Power plugs with 3 square prongs. Standard electrical current: 220 -240 V.
Language
The main language used in Singapore is English.
Most Singaporeans can speak an additional language: Mandarin Chinese, Malay or Tamil.
Visa & Travel
Visa is required by some nationalities to enter Singapore. Visa has to be applied and obtained prior to entering Singapore.
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Useful Numbers
Emergency Ambulance & Fire: 995
Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777
Police: 999
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