The Straits Times Singapore is the youngest member-state of the Malay Peninsula. Though it is not a member of any Asian confederacy or union, Singapore is known as "The Home of Angels" because of its profound similarity to the beautiful Singapore city state. Known world wide as a peaceful country with a moderate Muslim population, Singapore is an independent country that gained independence from Britain in 1957. Singapore enjoys great respect worldwide for the well managed economy that has achieved great success despite the presence of stringent global challenges like climate change, terrorism and other factors. Tourism Singapore has been successful due to a low unemployment rate and high per capita income.
Though Singapore is relatively new to the world, and not a favorite of many tourists, it is not a bad destination if one wants to learn about the country and its people. Singapore tourism is characterized by clean streets, high standard of living, low crime rates and friendly people. It has a low cost of living that makes Singapore a favorite tourist spot for travelers from all over the world. The country has a very strong economy and is projected to continue with great growth in the coming years.
The country is well connected to the mainland China by air and rail. Flights from Singapore to China are quite frequent. Although there are no major commercial airports in the country, Singapore's main airport is located at Changi Village in Hong Kong. Flights to and from other countries reach Singapore quite frequently through air. Roadways connecting the country to other countries are also very good and reliable.
The nation has a mild climate with long sunny days and short sun nights. Winters are generally mild but there are some areas which have heavy snowfalls during winter. Singapore has three major islands with beautiful beaches - the island of Sentosa, the island of Borneo, and the nation's largest island, Singapore. All these islands are very popular among tourists from the US, UK and Australia.
The main language of the country is English but there are also some minor languages in Singapore, such as Malay, Tamil, Chinese and Hokkien. The government tends to promote the use of these languages as much as possible. The education sector in Singapore is highly developed and there is a great demand for skilled professionals from these sectors. The high level of literacy rate in the country is one of the best indicators for future economic growth and development. A large number of foreign professionals are willing to work in Singapore as there are a large number of job opportunities available in the country.
Tourism has always been a big hit for the country and it accounts for a major chunk of GDP. Singapore tourism is one of the most thriving in the world and enjoys millions of tourist arrivals every year. Millions of tourists visit the country each year for their honeymoon or for any other reason. Singapore offers all that an individual or a couple would want in order to enjoy a perfect wedding or holiday.
