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Unique
is the word that best captures
Singapore, a dynamic city rich
in contrast and color where you'll
find a harmonious blend of culture,
cuisine, arts and architecture.
A bridge between the East and
the West for centuries, Singapore,
located in the heart of fascinating
Southeast Asia, continues to embrace
tradition and modernity today.
Brimming with unbridled energy
and bursting with exciting events,
the city offers countless unique,
memorable experiences waiting
to be discovered.
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Total
Land Area |
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Location |
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Located at one of the crossroads of
the world, Singapore's strategic position
has helped it grow into a major centre
for trade, communications and tourism.
Its geographical location is 136.8 km
north of the equator, between longitudes
103 degrees 38' E and 104 degrees 06'
E. It is linked to Malaysia by two causeway
bridges and the key islands of the Riau
archipelago of Indonesia are just a
quick ferry trip away.
Thailand and the Philippines are a short
plane journey away from Singapore. With
an airport served by more than 69 airlines,
it is very much the gateway to South-East
Asia |
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Climate |
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Singapore
is an equatorial country with relatively
uniform temperature, high humidity and
abundant rainfall. Singapore's climate
is warm and humid, with only slight
variations between the average maximum
of 31 degrees Celsius and minimum of
23 degrees Celsius. This makes it ideal
for those who enjoy sunbathing, swimming,
sailing and other water sports. But
for those who do not enjoy the tropical
climate, Singapore is sheltered from
the worst effects of the sun with air-conditioning
in almost all of its shops, hotels,
office buildings and restaurants.
Rain falls throughout the year, with
more consistent rain coming during the
monsoon season from November to January.
Showers are usually sudden and heavy,
but also brief and refreshing. |
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Located
at one of the crossroads of the world,
Singapore's strategic position has helped
it grow into a major centre for trade,
communications and tourism. Its geographical
location is 136.8 km north of the equator,
between longitudes 103 degrees 38' E
and 104 degrees 06' E.
It is linked to Malaysia by two causeway
bridges and the key islands of the Riau
archipelago of Indonesia are just a
quick ferry trip away. Thailand and
the Philippines are a short plane journey
away from Singapore. With an airport
served by more than 69 airlines, it
is very much the gateway to South-East
Asia |
Annual rainfall - 1,749 mm with increased rainfall from November to January.
Total
population - 4.16 million
Average
daily temperature - 25.2ºC -
32ºC
Resident
population - 3.38million
Resident
population by race - Chinese
(76.5%); Malays (13.8%); Indians (8.1%);
Others (1.6%)
Official
languages - English (language of administration), Chinese (Mandarin), Malay (National language) & Tamil
More
information about Singapore - http://www.visitsingapore.com |
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Singapore
Hotel Information |
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 Nearest Hotels from the
tournament venue(Suntec
Singapore) |
Swissotel
The Stamford Singapore (Phone: (65) 6338 - 8585
/ Fax: (65) 6338 - 2862)
Raffles the Plaza 2 Stamford
Road, Singapore 178882 (http://singapore-stamford.swissotel.com) |
Marina
Mandarin (Phone:
(65) 6845 - 1000 / Fax:
(65) 6845 - 1001)
333 Orchard Road, Singapore
238867 (http://hotels.meritus-hotels.com/meritus/marinamandarin) |
The
Oriental Singapore (Phone: (65) 6338 - 0066
/ Fax: (65) 6339 - 9537)
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina
Square, Singapore 039797
(http://www.mandarinoriental.com) |
Conrad
Centennial Singapore (Phone: (65) 6334 - 8888
/ Fax: (65) 6333 - 9166)
2 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore
038982 (http://singapore.conradmeetings.com) |
Ritz-Carlton
Milenia Singapore (Phone: (65) 6337- 8888
/ Fax: (65) 6337 - 5190)
7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore
039799 (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/singapore/) |
Pan
Pacific Singapore (Phone: (65) 6336 - 8111
/ Fax: (65) 6339 - 1861)
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina
Square, Singapore 039595
(http://singapore.panpacific.com) |
The
Fullerton (Phone:
(65) 6733 - 8388 / Fax:
(65) 6735 - 8388)
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore
049178 (http://www.fullertonhotel.com) |
Raffles
Hotel (Phone: (65)
6337 - 1886 / Fax: (65)
6339 - 7650)
1 Beach Road, Singapore
189673 (http://www.raffleshotel.com) |
Carlton Hotel (Phone:
(65) 6338 - 8333 / Fax:
(65) 6339 - 6866)
76 Bras Basah Road, Singapore
189558 (http://www.carlton.com.sg/) |
Inter-Continental
Hotel (Phone: (65)
6338 - 7600 / Fax: (65)
6338 - 7366
80 Middle Road, Singapore
188966 (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hd/sinhb) |
| Nearest Hotels from the
player village |
Costa
Sands Resort Pasir Ris (Phone: (65) 6582 - 2537
/ Fax: (65) 6582 - 2098)
159M Jalan Loyang Besar,
Pasir Ris Park, Singapore
509404 (http://www.costasands.com.sg/) |
Changi
Village (Phone: (65)
6379 - 7111 / Fax: (65)
6545 - 0112)
1 Netheravon Road, Singapore,
East Coast 508502 (http://www.changivillage.lemeridien.com) |
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