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Pulau Ubin
A small island situated in the north east of Singapore. It is one of the last rural areas to be found in Singapore, with an abundance of natural flora and fauna. Take a bum boat, and enjoy Kampong life and a cycle ride.
Orchard Road
Worship at the temple of the great idol Consumerism. Orchard Road is the retail and entertainment hub of Singapore.
Raffles Hotel
Treat yourself to a Singapore cocktail at this famous hotel.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Admire the delft roof tiles and ornate decorations of one of the oldest and most important Hokkien temple in Singapore.
China Town
Wonder at the food and medicine stalls, and finish with an authentic Chinese meal.
Currency
The Singapore dollar is divided into 100 cents. Notes come in denominations of S$2, S$5, S$10, S$20, S$50, S$100, S$500, S$1000 and S$10,000. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and S$1. There are S$1 notes in circulation, but these are rare and 1 cent coins are being decirculated but are still legal tender.
Seasons & Climate
Only 136km (85 miles) north of the equator, Singapore has no season; it is hot and humid all year round. Temperatures rarely fall below 21 degrees and peak at around 32 or a little more. Humidity is around 90 per cent. Rain is a regular part of most days, falling in a burst often accompanied by thunderstorms and lasting between 20 minutes and two hours.
Culture
Racial and religious harmony is regarded by the government as a crucial part of Singapore's success and played a part in building a Singaporean identity. Due to the many races and cultures in the country, there is no single set of culturally acceptable behaviours. The country is generally conservative socially but some liberalisation has occurred. Foreigners also make up 42% of the population and have a strong influence on Singaporean culture. A.T. Kearney named Singapore the most globalised country in the world in 2006 in its Globalization Index. The Economist Intelligence Unit in its "Quality-of-Life Index" ranks Singapore as having the best quality of life in Asia and eleventh overall in the world. The Singapore dream is often satirically and light-heartedly portrayed as the "5 Cs" of Singapore – cash, credit cards, car, condominium and country club membership.
