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Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.
Find out about the latest news, policies and initiatives of the Singapore government. Learn about the stories of ordinary Singaporeans who embody the spirit of strength, compassion and resilience.
- Jewel Changi Airport. Property. Changi. If you've just got off the plane, don't have to leave the airport just yet! Entertain yourself at the latest lifestyle concept, Jewel Changi Airport.
- Singapore Botanic Gardens. Attractions. Parks and gardens. Tanglin. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a jewel among the many beautiful parks and gardens in Singapore.
- Haw Par Villa. Things to do. Kent Ridge. Opened in 1937, this weird and wonderful park was named after its owners, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the brothers who made their fortune from the acclaimed cure-all ointment Tiger Balm.
- National Gallery Singapore. Art. City Hall. The former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings have been refurbished to become Singapore’s National Gallery.
Discover Singapore's natural beauty, culture, heritage, food and shopping. Find local guides, traveller essentials and new possibilities on the official destination website.
- Singapore is small, but with lots to see and do. Compact Singapore takes less than an hour to drive from end to end but there’s a lot packed into this small country.
- Pack for the tropics. Practically located on the equator, expect hot tropical weather ranging from 25 to 35ºC (77 to 95ºF) every single day in Singapore.
- Singapore is an independent country. With a majority Chinese population, some people mistakenly assume that Singapore is a part of China, which is not the case.
- Most Singaporeans speak excellent English. Singapore is an easy place for Western tourists to explore on their own because of the widespread use of English here.
Discover Singapore's attractions, culture, food and nature with Lonely Planet's expert tips and recommendations. Explore the best time and places to visit, from colonial districts and botanic gardens to islands and wildlife parks.
Singapore (Chinese: 新加坡; Malay: Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர்) is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Modern Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819, and since independence, it has become one of the world's most prosperous countries and boasts one of the world's busiest ports.
