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Location
Singapore is made up of the main island of Singapore and 60 other smaller islands. The total area is 655 square kilometers. Singapore is on the southern part of Malaysia and linked to it by 2 causeways.
Language
English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
Total Population
4.98 million
Singapore Residents
3.73 million
Visa
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by certain countries require either a Business or Social visa.
(For more information, please visit the Singapore Immigration website : www.sir.gov.sg)
Travelers enjoy Duty-Free concessions if they:
- are at least 18 years old
- have arrived from countries other than Malaysia
- have been away from Singapore for at least 48 hours
Currency
The unit of currency is the Singapore dollar. Most shops and entertainment outlets accepted major credit cards and travelers' cheques.
Taxes
There is a 7% Goods and Services Tax imposed in major shops and departments, with an additional of 10% service charge in restaurants.
Tipping
There is no need to tip if a 10% service charge is already added to the bill. If not, tipping is up to one`s preferences.
Public phones
Most public phones accept coins or phonecards purchased from bookstalls and newsagents, with a minimum value of S$2.00.
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