Essential Information About Singapore
National Flag
The national flag was adopted in 1959 but was reconfirmed as the national flag when the Republic of Singapore gained independence on the 9th August 1965.
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD) – notes available in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $100, $1000 and $10,000; and coins in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and $1.
Weather
Singapore is a hot, humid and rainy country. The average temperature is 27°C with very little fluctuation temperature throughout the year.
Power & Electricity
Type G (three-pronged square pin type socket) is the power sockets used in Singapore. The standard voltage in Singapore is 220/240V, 50Hz.
People
A multi-racial country with majority of Chinese, Malay and Indian making up the majority of the population.
Language
English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay and Tamil are the official languages. However, Singlish is famously known and used among the locals. It’s an English-based creole language spoken in Singapore.
Emergency Numbers
Police – 999 | Fire & Ambulance – 995
Non-Emergency Ambulance – 1777
Police Hotline – 1 800 255 0000 (6255 0000) (Non-Emergency)
