
The city-state has a main island and 62 other islands located next to Malaysia.
Singapore is home to almost 5,8 million people.
It's easy to get around and there's plenty of areas to explore. Singapore is quite diverse and a mix of Chinese, Malay, and Tamil cultures.
This is a great place for those who like architecture.
Merlion Park is a popular area at Marina Bay near the Central Business District.
The Merlion, the mythical fish with a lion's head, was created in 1964 as a logo for the tourism board.
Every night there is an incredible laser and fountain show set to music that includes Louis Armstrong's It's a Wonderful World.
The Double-helix bridge is a pedestrian bridge that opened in 2010.
Youth Olympic Park is the city's first art park. It opened in 2010 when Singapore hosted the first Youth Olympic Games.
The Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic park with giant artificial trees. It is home to over 200 different plant and flower species.
The War Memorial Park is dedicated to the civilians who died in Singapore during WWII.
The Fountain of Wealth was listed in 1988 by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest fountain. The water actually flows inward. It's all very feng shui.
The Red Dot Design Museum has over 1,000 exhibits from more than 55 countries. All of the exhibits have won the prestigious red dot design award.
The Asian Civilizations Museum specialises in history from China, Southeast Asia, and West Asia.
Singapore is predominantly Chinese but Chinatown is home to the traditional Chinese quarters. There are lots of restored shophouses and it's a great place for a wander.
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is a well put together museum chronicling Chinatown and the history of Chinese immigrants.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a four-storey temple in southern Chinatown. It was completed in 2007. It is supposed to be home to one of Buddha Shakyamuni's teeth.
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The Majestic is a historic building in Chinatown. In 1928 it was a Cantonese opera house. During WWII the Japanese Army used it to screen propaganda films. It screened Chinese films until it closed in 1998. It was renovated and reopened in 2003.
The Sri Mariamman Temple is the city's oldest, and most important, Hindu temple.
Little India is the centre of the Indian community. It's a colourful area and the main area is just a few blocks. Lots of shops selling saris, gold jewellery and spices.
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is the area's oldest and busiest temple. It dates back to 1881.
The Angullia Mosque has been serving the Muslim community in Little India for over 120 years.