Geographical Location
136.8 km north of the equator, between latitudes 1.09 and 1.29 degree N, and longitudes 103.36 and 104.25 degree E, is where you will find Singapore on the world map.

Language
There are four official languages in Singapore: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. English is the most widely spoken and understood as it is the language Singaporeans use most when dealing with business situations.This is also the language that helps communications between the different races here. Most Singaporeans are bilingual, and speak their mother tongue as well as English. Malay is regarded as the national language.

Population
Singapore's population of almost four million comprises 77% Chinese, 14% Malays, 8% Indians and 1% Eurasians and people of other descent. Singapore's population of almost four million comprises 77% Chinese, 14% Malays, 8% Indians and 1% Eurasians and people of other descent.

Currency
Singapore dollar (S$) or SGD is the currency used in Singapore. For currency convertion, please click here.

Climate
Singapore has warm climate all year round with temperatire at max 32 degrees Celsius and min 24 degree Celsius respectiively. Summer clothings is recomended in Singapore. Rain falls throughout the year, with more consistent rain coming during the monsoon season from November to January.

Electricity
Singapore power socket are at 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second.

Entry Visa
Generally, foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists, may be given social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore.

Nationals from the following countires require a visa to visit Singapore:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Bangladesh
• CommonWealth of Independent States:
  • Azmenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Balarus
  • Georgia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Moldova
  • Russia
  • Tajikstan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan
• Egypt
• India (except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Iran
• iraq
• Jordan ( Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Morocco
• Myanmar (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• People's Republic of China (Except Diplomatic / Service / Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Syria
• Tunisia (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Yemen
  
  In addition, visitors holding Hong Kong Document of Identity, Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit, Palestinian Authority Passport, Refugee Travel Document issued by the Middle-East countries and Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates will also require a visa to enter Singapore. For more information, visit the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.