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Singapore Official Facts
- Official Languages: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English
- Population: 4,860,000
- Currency: Singapore Dollar, SGD
- Major Religions:
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Tao - Major Exports:
Integrated circuits, computers, computer parts and accessories, crude oil, ship and aircraft bunkers
Weather in Singapore
Singapore is a truly tropical climate and remains hot and humid all year long. There are two monsoon periods. The northeast monsoon lasts from December to March and the southeast monsoon, which features more rain during the day, lasts from June to September.
Teaching Abroad in Singapore Overview:
Transforming itself from a sleepy fishing village to one of the world's most advanced and prosperous cities in less than a century, the cosmopolitan city-state of Singapore has advanced at a rate unsurpassed by nearly any nation in history. The great skyscrapers of glass, steel and concrete are a testament to the nation's business acumen and drive toward corporate and economic success. But there remains a wealth of traditional Chinese, Indian and Malay culture, complete with fortune tellers, calligraphers, and temple worship. While working abroad, you will learn as much as the students who attend your classes. Spend a day at the mother of all amusement parks, Sentosa Island, where you will ascend on a cable car ride for a spectacular view. But save some energy to take in a drag diva cabaret show at the famous "Boom-Boom-Room." Yea, we are not kidding, such a show exists and there is an establishment that goes by that moniker!
Interesting Facts About Singapore
- The world's highest man-made waterfall, standing at 30 metres, is located at the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore.
- The largest fountain in the world, "The Fountain of Wealth" is located in Singapore at Suntec City shopping mall.
- In 2003, Singapore's Changi Airport won the award for "Best Airport Worldwide" for the 16th consecutive year from the UK/Europe edition of the Business Traveller magazine.
- The world's first night zoo, The Night Safari, is located in Singapore.
- Chewing gum is banned in Singapore because residents used to stick chewed gum on public transport. YUCK!
Highlights of Working Abroad in Singapore
- Experience a clean and green city-nation, with the gentle manners of the East and the comforts and efficiency of the West.
- Be part of the vibrant and pulsating nightlife of Singapore.
- The Great Shopping Festival in Singapore in June/July is a time when merchants lower their prices.
- Enjoy the fantastic blend of top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes and local vendors' stalls and kopi tiams. Singapore is loved for the availability of a wide range of ethnic foods.
Festivals in Singapore
The Sun Festival
Singapore Sun Festival is an annual multi-arts lifestyle event that covers seven disciplines: music, visual arts, literature, film, wine, cuisine and wellness. During the ten days of the festival approximately 250 international, regional and local artists, including musicians, literary figures, yoga and tai chi instructors, chefs and wine makers, film directors, actors and painters perform and interact with the public at historical and symbolic venues all round Singapore.
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