It’s so clean — is what most people say when we tell them we’re from Singapore. But more than just its clean streets, Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, home to residents of all races, and a plethora of great food choices. Discover more of Singapore — even places most locals don’t know of down below!
Country Code: +65
Time Zone: GMT +8 hours
Peak Travel Period: All year
Four Seasons: No
Currency: Singapore Dollar, SGD (S$)
Transport Card: EZ-link
Tap water: Safe to drink
AC Socket Type: Type G – 230V 50Hz
USEFUL WORDS
There are four official languages, English is the main language used as in school and work, and is the lingua franca for Singaporeans of different ethnic backgrounds. Singlish, however, is what we all Singaporeans identify with and truly love to bits.
- Hello/Greetings – Hello!
- Thank you – Eh thanks ah
- Please – Please leh
- Do you speak english – Can speak English?
- Delicious – Shiok sia
- Sorry – Eh sori ah
- OMG – Alamak
- I don’t understand – Catch no ball
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