Singapore People

Singapore has about 4.5 million people, including citizens, permanent residents and foreigners on short-term permits.  The three largest ethnic groups are Chinese, Malays and Indians; it is estimated by some sources that they constitute about 75%, 14% and 9% respectively of the entire population.  There is a fairly large expatriate population because many of them are either sent in by multinational organisations or come to Singapore to work as it welcomes foreign talents who can contribute to the well-being of Singapore.

As Singapore had a tiny population population of around 1,000 before Stamford Raffles came to Singapore in the early 1800s, most of the current inhabitants are descendents of people who came from elsewhere.

Last edited Dec 2, 08 10:15 AM. Contributors: Andrew W.

Travel Tips for People in Singapore

Sentosa, Singapore
Sentosa Island, the party place for Singapore!
Had a great beach party in December, Zouk Out where there where over 25000 party people and 1 big party! (just like at home:))
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Singapore, Singapore
it has a very nice, but a lot of people.
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Singapore, Singapore
didnt get to see much of singapore , just the airport, which is quite large compared to brisbane,lots of people.
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Singapore Island, Singapore
Most gay travellers start in Backstage near Chinatown. Take the Pagoda Road exit and turn right. Look upwards for a rainbow flag on the left and the entrance is just around the corner. People tend to start there and go to Tantric (nicknamed Tantrum).
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Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is the little island that could - it's probably the only country in the planet which decides that it can't survive without foreign visitors and get their acts together (hello, there's less people to organize over there - and they can do it quicker by brute force - stop smoking, spitting, and chewing gum or you're fined - so cold and yet so cool since it works). It transformed itself into a green beauty with shady large trees lining their streets and despite space constraints, still manage to provide us with plenty of public open spaces. Even a swimming pool on the 5th floor of a bldg offer a lofty view to die for. It offers almost everything any kind of tourists want, except nature trekkers and adventurers. Shoppers might not get the best deals since everything tends to be costlier here, but they will find it. So would the foodies type. Stylish culinary spots offer great ambiance, like Chijmes or Clarke Quay, and the latest, Tanglin. The culture vulture will never run out of options with every major bands, circus, and whatnot performers gracing its monumental theatres the Esplanades. With good preservation policy Singapore has some European grandeur left in its architecture, vestiges of its British colony days. The National Museum is a great place to start learning about the place! Kids would love the night safari and bookworms wouldn't want to leave the massive vast Kinokuniya store at Ngee An. Most hotels (all int'l chains are available here) are pricey, even the windowless, damp, 'cheap' ones. MRT/subway and bus systems cover most places (and there's not much to cover to begin with) so it's still explorable on the cheap. Otherwise, there are the "uncles" taxidrivers, and you can call these taxicabs companies to order one and avoid the queues. They are convenient, some accept credit cards payment and most will give you receipts.
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Bradt Travel Guides
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