Tourism contributes greatly to the economy of Singapore with over 13 million tourists in 2011. Back in 2005, the government wanted to increase tourism and did so by legalising gambling and building two casinos. Singapore is also home to natural and heritage conservation programs with public transport available to all the popular destinations.
Key Facts
Capital City: Singapore
Population: 5 million
Currency: Singapore dollar ($) (SGD)
Dominant religion: Buddhism
Language: English/ Malay/ Mandarin/ Tamil
Time zone: (UTC+08:00)
Main exports: Machinery and equipment
Internet domain: .sg
International dial code: +65