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Singapore lies almost on the equator (137km to the north) in the equatorial climate zone, very wet.

Precipitation occur at any time of year, the largest in the period from November to January, the lowest in May and June.

The air temperature is almost constant - in January at an average of 25 ° C in June 27 ° C. During the winter monsoon winds blow from the north and northeast, during the summer - from the south and southeast.

The season lasts all year round. In May and June is the least rainfall.

Residents of Singapore are mainly Asians of Chinese origin, Malay and Indian.

The city center is divided into districts, which are grouped the various nationalities - Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam (Malays), etc.. This cultural mix is reflected in the diversity of cuisine, religion, arichitektury. Religion is, in the modern state secondary issue.

The way of living is very similar to the European. Singapore is compared to London because of the similar style, movement on the streets, lights, gadgets. In addition, the main official language is English.

Residents of Singapore are to pay particular attention to cleanliness, order and respect for the law (which, by the way, is very strict - it is worth to read the rules, which the Europeans often seem irrational.)

Chinese (76.7% of the population) profess Buddhism and Taoism, the population of Malay - Muslim, Tamil - Hindu. Europeans are mostly Christians.

Do not move the political and religious topics. It is better to also avoid asking questions about private matters, family. The conversation is best just to share impressions from the stay in the country.

Following the visit we have to remember a fine gift for gopodarzy. They will firmly refusing to accept anything that will change after some insistence sentence. You should then express his great gratitude for this reason.

Watch out for the interest! They are are considered unclean parts of the body, which should serve only to move. During the meal should sit so that both feet adjacent to the floor, do not show the soles of shoes.

It is important to respect women. For unsavory behavior (eg. by a man touching a woman without her permission) was punishable by imprisonment, or physical (whipping).

Some European languages.

Knowledge of English is widespread, rare individuals who do not know the language (usually tourists)

92.5% (2000)

Local slang is called. "Singlish", a combination of English with Asian languages and dialects

Polish nationals may enter to Singapore and stay there for 90 days without a visa. Valid passport required for entry is at least 6 months. On arrival in Singapore to present a return ticket or onward travel.

There are no restrictions on the import and export of money. You must declare the amount of cash over the border of 30 thousand. SGD. According to the Singaporean customs rules complete the import ban are subject to:

- Alcohol and cigarettes marked "Singapore Duty not paid";

- Cigarettes marked "E" on the packaging;

- Chewing gum (except chewing gum for medical purposes)!;

- Chewing tobacco;

- Lighters shaped like guns;

- Controlled drugs and psychotropic drugs;

- Endangered species of animals and products derived therefrom;

- Fireworks, firecrackers and other fireworks;

- Obscene articles, publications, pornographic - videos and software;

- Reproductions / copies of the publications covered by copyright;

- Materials of a rebellious and subversive.

When importing from customs duties and taxes on goods and services, GST (equivalent of VAT) are exempt new items, gifts, food products with a total value not exceeding 300 SGD, in the case of persons under 18. year of life - a value not exceeding 100 SGD. An adult may bring into Singapore duty-free liquor, 1 l, 1 l of wine, 1 liter of beer. Exemption from customs duties and GST on the importation of alcohol does not include travelers entering Singapore from Malaysia. Exemption from customs duties and GST are not cigarettes. Failure to declare to the customs clearance of goods subject to excise duty and GST will be fined up to SGD 5,000.

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore

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32 Kallang River Place, Singapore 339160

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E-mail: vkhloh@singnet.com.sg

Singapore does not have an embassy in Poland.

Polish Embassy in Singapore:

435 Orchard Road

17-02/03 Wisma Atria

Singapore 238877

tel. (65) 6235 9478

Fax:. (65) 6235 9479

In the questionnaire, which receives on an airplane or at border points, you must enter the place of residence (name and address of the hotel where the traveler stops / address of the person to whom he goes.)

On departure from Singapore can obtain a refund of GST on goods purchased in this country. This tax is 7%. Tax Refund is for goods worth a total of over 300 SGD purchased specially marked shops and exported from the territory of Singapore a maximum period of two months from date of purchase. Purchases of goods in these shops should be provided a passport and fill out special forms.

The offices work from 9.00 to 17.00. State agencies do not work on Saturdays.

The cost of outpatient visit ranged from 80 SGD, the cost of days in the hospital from 200 to 2000 SGD, depending on the standard hospital room and. Singapore has a well-developed health service.

Taking out insurance is not mandatory, but recommended. You can buy them in Poland or on arrival in Singapore in the local insurance companies.

Ambulance - 995

Personal Insurance is not mandatory, but because of the very high cost of hospital treatment, it is better to buy.

Drinking tap water is not a major threat.

Constant threat of infection dengi induced by mosquito bites, requires special care.

At each step in order to cast your eyes - do not meet the street fights, or any form of vandalism.

Crime threat is really small. The law is scrupulously observed and strictly enforced.

Out of international conflicts (2009)

Singapore is in constant dispute with Malaysia about:

- Supply of drinking water

- Islands of Pedra Branca Island / Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks, South Ledge

- Work on acquiring land from the sea surface.

Police - 999

In addition, Singapore is predicated - even for minor offenses, such as. vandalism - flogging.

Singapore shares a border with Malaysia only. There are two connections between the countries:

- The Causeway - Woodland connects the northern part of Singapore from Singapore to Johor Bahru.

- Second Link - a bridge between Tuas in western Singapore and Tanjung Kupang in the western part of the state of Johor.

You can fly to Singapore from many places around the world, is one of the largest hubs of Southeast Asia in the field of aviation.

The main carrier is Singapore Airlines and SilkAir regional company. Other local airlines are Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia.

Main Airport:

Changi Airport (Singapore Changi Airport) - international airport considered one of the five major airports in Asia, we are increasing. The airport is very well organized, offers free Internet access. In this area there are also exchange offices, ATMs, restaurants, shops and other amenities.

At the entrance to Singapore, both at the airport, as well as sea ports, you can receive free promotional materials and guidebooks for tourists.

All local calls made from payphones installed in airport arrivals hall is free.

From the airport to the center can be reached in many ways. We constantly run taxis, limousines, buses, and subway.

Seletar Airport - Singapore's first airport, operates to this day.

From Malaysia to Singapore trains.

The buses run regularly from Malaysia.

Major carriers:

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By car you can get in Malaysia through the Causeway and Second Link.

From Thailand to Singapore ferries.

Singapore is one of the few countries whose borders can be crossed by taxi. Special, licensed taxis run from Singapore to the shopping center Kotaraya (Malaysia).

If you choose to Singapore from a place other than Malaysia, the best option is by plane.

No call-country.

Metro MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and LRT (Light Rail Transit) is the basis of communication in Singapore. Cheap and reliable means of transport, and the network includes the most attractive place for tourists.

Single ticket price is 0.80 - an additional $ 2 and $ 1 in a refundable deposit.

A bus network is well developed. There are no traffic jams, so the bus can travel as fast as other modes of transport.

International driving license is not required. Left hand drive. Polish driver's license is recognized up to 12 months stay in Singapore.

Despite the high population density does not have traffic jams.

On weekdays, at different times of day, charges are levied for entry to the city center by car. For vehicles not registered in Singapore, introduced the fee for each day of travel on the territory of the country.

After Singapore, the taxi run, but due to high prices and reliability of public transport is rarely chosen mode of transport for tourists.

Rickshaw - around the Singapore River and Chinatown.

After Singapour River boats run, a great opportunity to visit the city from another perspective.

Literally, we find Internet cafes everywhere, in most places is wi - fi.

Airfreight reach Europe after about. week.

Opening hours of post offices:

Mon-Fri: 08.30-17.00, Saturday: 08.30-13.00.

General Post Office on Fullerton Road and Comcentre along Orchard Road are open 24 hours a day.

We rigorously observe cleanliness in public transport. For violations of these recommendations threaten high penalties, such as. for eating and drinking in the vehicle - a fine of 1,000 SGD

There are no restrictions on travel across the country. Public transport system is very well developed.

When travel by car from Singapore to Malaysia should be fueled at least two thirds Baku.

Carpooling does not exist.

Singapore dollar (SGD)

1 SGD = 100 cents

Banknotes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 and 10,000 SGD.

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and SGD 1

Credit cards are widely accepted. Traveler's checks can be made in banks. ATMs can be found everywhere.

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Orchard Road - a huge shopping center

Arab Street - a large shopping center, a center of trade in textiles: the French and Thai silk, lace, brocades, cotton, etc.

Dunlop Street - the center of commerce. Draw the attention put on the sidewalks in front of shops colored fabric. There you can also get a dish made of bronze, peacock feathers, or CDs with traditional Indian music.

Zhu Jio Centre - is the largest market in the city with fresh food, a huge choice of goods

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It's hard to believe, but in so restrictive in terms of all the country's most profitable drugs to buy cigarettes and alcohol, especially wine.

Singapore exchange U.S. dollars into a currency swap can be done in banks, exchange offices and numerous reception rooms (not recommended due to adverse exchange rate).

The choice is big, a lot of more or less luxury hotels. Unfortunately the prices are really high and often tend to choose other forms of accommodation.

Large selection of hostels, different location.

There are popular. There are a few camps, but their location is at least unsatisfactory.

With any luck you can find offers of accommodation in private homes.

Accommodation in apartment: $ 10

Price of accommodation in one of the cheapest hostels: SGD 11, the other ca. 1920-1930 SGD.

In one of the 5 - star hotels room rates starting at € 124.71

Finding accommodation (especially cheap) often is really hard, you may reserve seats in advance.

Cheap small hotel can be found in Chinatown and Little India.

You can find the cheapest accommodation in the area of Bencoolen Street.

At a price per night at the hotel, you can sometimes see the sign "++++", which means that the amount should not include 10% service, 5% sales tax and services and 1% of the national tax.

The cuisine is varied as the population of the island. It combines Eastern and European culinary traditions. Many dishes are cooked in wokach and it sticks - these customs come from China. A popular ingredient in many dishes is rice, which is given częto with vegetables or fish sauce typically east. The dishes are decorated with colorful and aromatic additives. They are often used spices such as ginger, garlic, cardamom.

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Restaurants in Singapore we will meet at every step.

Find the best Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, Indian - in Little India and Malay - in Kampong Glam.

Hawker-centers: places where you can eat cheaply in the open air

In hotels and restaurants do not have the habit of leaving a tip, 10 per cent service charge is included in the price.

It is traditional to eat foods with a fork and a spoon (if not chopsticks). Fork - kept in his left hand - used for cutting and grinding, spoon (right hand) for scooping food.

Singapore Island

Around Highlights include:

- Orchard Road - the luxurious state of the art district, and department stores hotels

- Colonial District - business district

- Historic District

- Little India (Indian neighborhood) and around Arab Street

- Raffles City

- Chinatown

Sentosa Island

The island is located on the lagoon with a beautiful beach is the center of entertainment and recreation country. There are m.in. golf courses, bike paths, park, musical fountain, cable mnorail, restaurants.

On the island there is also Underwater World - a huge tropical aquarium.

Island St.. John (Pulau Kijang Si-Bender)

Known place of picnic.

Kusu Island (Pulau Tembakul)

It is associated with many local myths. On the island there is a Chinese temple and the Turtle Sanctuary.

The biggest attraction for tourists from around the world is a street parades associated with the holidays and festivals.

Around Little India and Arab Street:

Sri Sreenivasa Perumal Temple

Temple Sakya Muni

Raffles City:

Empress Place

Parliament - the oldest building of the city

Raffles Hotel - hotel in colonial style, its main building dates from 1887.

Chinatown:

Thian Hock Keng Temple, or the Heavenly Happiness

Sri Mariamman Temple

Historic District:

Armenian church from 1835 r. - The oldest monument in the City Singapore

Major museums and galleries

Lee Kong Chian Art Museum at the National University of Singpore

Singapore Art Museum

National Museum

Art Gallery in the Historic District

Cinemas:

In cinemas show movies in English but also Chinese, Indian and Malay.

Ticket price is ok. 7 SGD.

The main theaters:

Victoria Theatre is the oldest theater of Singapore, opened in 1862.

Kallang River Theatre

The repertoire of most theaters can be found in daily newspapers.

In Singapore, there are many other smaller scenes, the other, where you can watch the presentation of Chinese opera, dance dramas, and contemporary art.

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Worth seeing Kuda Kepang - a traditional Malay dance in imitation of the fight, presented by the men on wooden horses. Enjoy dancing on Saturday nights in the Malay Village.

Christmas is celebrated in Singapore are very entertainment. The largest of these is the celebration of Chinese New Year, during which houses and shops are decorated with red lanterns and ribbons, you can buy in the shops mandarin and plum trees (considered as a tree of happiness). Very loud and colorful celebration.

Equally popular is the Hindu festival Thaipusam.

Simian King's Birthday - Chinese priests write prayer requests and his own blood.

Thimithi Festival - dedicated to Hindu goddess Draupadi; held fireworks, men walk on hot coals

Lodz Festival (June)

Singapore Arts Festival (June, every 2 years) - the largest arts festival in South-East Asia

Hungry ghost festival (July - siepień) - presentation of Chinese opera.

Festival of Nine Emperors Gods-(paździenik - November) - presentation made by a Chinese opera last nine days, nine are devoted to the children of the Queen of Heaven.

Nightlife in Singapore is Orchard Road and its surroundings. Throughout the country there are numerous pubs, bars and discos Singaporean youth gathering. Discos are open at 21.00, usually open to 2 - 3 in the morning.

The best clubs, discos and bars are in hotels.

Light airy clothes, something przeciwdeszczowego, drug store, which may be useful, sunglasses,

protective filter, a hat for sun protection, a measure against insects.

For drug possession and trafficking imposed the death penalty!

Are treated harshly and other stimulants, like. entry into the country more than one pack of cigarettes is no longer objectionable.