Singapore City
Singapore is the capital of their state, which is one of the largest financial and tourist centers of Asia. In addition, Singapore is the largest port in South-East Asia. In essence, Singapore – a city-state, which includes 4.5 million metropolis itself and the satellite galaxy of islands, located not far from the Malay Peninsula, near the Singapore Strait.
The capital of the Republic of Singapore was founded in the southern part of the island of the same name. Singapore’s location is very convenient – a city nestled in a large harbor created for the smooth reception of numerous vessels. From the land surrounding the river Calang Singapore and Singapore.
Singapore is a city of the same name all the island, which has a relatively small size, only 23 km wide and 42 km long. Its surface area is less than 227 square kilometers, and the hours of the tide, it is even less. With such a huge number of people and a small area, it would seem that the whole island to be built up. But it is not. In the north of the island of Singapore is located Reservoir Mac Ritchie. Its shores are very picturesque and forested.
The island has a wide variety of parks, attracts the attention of thousands of tourists. Singapore has survived the jungle areas, and along the coast grow mangroves. It is home to a large number of birds, and of course, funny monkeys, including lemurs. Singapore is a place where the past meets the future, and the East and the West.
The interesting urban architecture of Singapore is a sight to behold. Along the waterfront and adjacent streets are 5-6-storey building, built in the style of the Victorian era in the late XIX and early XX centuries. Among them rise and modern buildings of concrete and glass. The outskirts of the city is still dotted with small house in country style, surrounded by garden plots.
Singapore is located at a distance of 137 km from the equatorial belt and lies in the humid tropical climate. So here all year air temperature is kept almost the same level, the difference between summer and winter months is less than 1 ° C. The average annual temperature in Singapore + 26 degrees C on the island falls each year more than 2,400 mm of rain, which is why there is elevated relative humidity greater than 75% at any time of the year. Most rain is celebrated during the rainy season, which lasts from November to January. At this time the rains come almost every day. They fall on the island of the blue and just as suddenly end. Most “dry” month is May.
There is a legend that tells how there was a name of the island. In ancient times, one of the princes made Sumatra voyage. Suddenly there came a great storm and looking for salvation, he sent his ship to an unknown island, what they see on the horizon. Prince went ashore and saw a bizarre animal having a lion’s head and a fish’s tail. The young man found his appearance a good sign and named the island of Singapore, which means “Lion City”. Singapore is now called not only the island, but it is located on the city-state, as well as the flowing river on the island. In Singapore, the tightly intertwined various world cultures: Indian, Chinese and Arabic. Each of them in their development enriches the other, soaking up the best features, but without losing its identity.
During a tour of the city, tourists can see many of its attractions. Visiting Singapore’s colonial center you can see a statue of the sea lion, the symbol of the State Houses of Parliament, cricket club, the Supreme Court and City Hall. Singapore is one of the safest cities in Asia. Here gladly meet travelers from all over the world. While in Singapore, you can be sure that they never have a problem with currency exchange, that at any given time will be contacted by email or phone with your family, friends or colleagues. The city has a public transport system, which is perfectly adjusted and can easily get to any area.
Usually familiar with Singapore starts with a visit to the mouth of the Singapore River, where there is a statue Merlayon (the title of a mythical sea lion), which is a symbol of the city. From this place the most beautiful panorama of skyscrapers of Singapore. Then you can visit some interesting areas of the city for its originality: Chinatown, the Muslim district, Little India and the Central Business District. Planning and construction of the center was led by Singapore’s founder, Sir Stamford Raffles.
There are numerous monuments: built in 1846, the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Armenian Church (1853), the building of the Parliament (1827); Raffalz hotel, which hosted many celebrities, including writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad and Comerset Maugham. In the central part of the city is Victoria Theatre and the former building of government agencies, which are now housed numerous restaurants, shops, showrooms and art gallery.
One of the most beautiful buildings in Singapore is the Institute of St. Joseph, which is located close to the street with skyscrapers and palaces Istana Peranakan, as well as a monument to Sir Raffalzu. Singapore’s largest museums – the National Museum and the Museum of Art. In the Chinese quarter of the city you can see how artisans are engaged with their work, manufacturing incense sticks, pictures, write Chinese characters, demonstrating the art of calligraphy.
In this area there are many different temples, the most famous being the Tian Hock Keng Temple, Al-Abrar and was built in 1827, a Hindu temple Sri Mariamman. The streets of Chinatown is especially lively during the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Shortly before the triumph everywhere hung bright lights and flashlights. The work of numerous trade stalls selling festive goodies and gifts does not stop all day. Small ethnic area is a quarter of Singapore’s Little India. Its main attraction is a statue of a seated Buddha, 15 meters in height, the temples of Sri Srinivasa Perumal-, Viramakaliamman and most beautiful “Temple of 1000 lights”.
In this area of Singapore is supported by a number of small shops selling spices. Very interesting to visit Little India during the festival of Light (Deepvali), when all the streets are decorated with stunning illumination area, turning the quarter in eastern fairyland.
Singapore is also known worldwide for beautiful parks, of which there are vast. Singapore’s largest park is the National Park, including the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Fort Canning Park Hill (large area, located in the center of the island) and the Botanical Garden. Singapore Botanic Gardens was laid over 100 years ago and now covers an area of 32 hectares, where there are over half a million different species of tropical plants.
Visiting Singapore ensures a truly unforgettable experience! Shopping, sightseeing and a great beach vacation – all this with joy gives its guests the brightest capital of Asia.
