Officially known as the Republic of Singapore, Singapore is an island nation which is located on the Malay Peninsula. Formerly a fishing village, Singapore holds the distinction of being the smallest country in South East Asia which was founded by the British in 1819 and became a British colony. The word Singapore is derived from two Malay words namely ‘singa' meaning lion and ‘pura' meaning city. The history can be traced back to the second century AD when the island nation was an outpost of the Sumatran Srivijaya Empire.

Overview : Located 137 kilometers north of Equator, Singapore features 63 islands including the main island of Singapore. Regarded as the world's second most densely populated country, a large part of the population of the island nation consists of Malays and Orang Lauts. Tourism in Singapore is boosted by a large concentration of architectural skyscrapers which fill the city skylines.

Sightseeing : The Singapore Travel Guide also offers information on various sightseeing attractions in the city. Singapore has a plethora of attractions that ranges from beaches, museums and wildlife sanctuaries. Few of the sightseeing attractions which are a must in the itinerary of the travelers are the Singapore Zoo, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and the historical buildings beside the Singapore River.

Things to Do : While at the island nation of Singapore one of the top things to do is to indulge in gourmet delicacies in the many dining facilities of Singapore. If one is in mood to splurge money then opt for a shopping extravaganza which is often rates as a national pastime meaning Singapore has an abundance of shopping options which are famous for housing boutiques of world renowned designers from across the world.

Dining : After shopping, eating out is the second favorite pastime of the locals and tourists. Considered a melting pot of different cultures, the cuisines of the island nation comprises of dishes from across the world. The streets are lined with fast food joints, restaurants and cafes which serve an array of quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Italian, French and American cuisines which will leave you wanting for more.

Accommodation : Accommodation in Singapore is often considered expensive as one can find a range of luxurious resorts like the Raffles Hotels. Most of the hotels are located at the famous Orchard Road which is the entertainment and commercial centre of the city-state. Recently there has been a growth of hostels and low-priced hotels which suit the backpack travelers. Few of the well known moderately priced hotels are the Hotel81 and Fragrance Hotel.

Useful Information : Being one of the top tourist destinations, the city-state of Singapore which harbors a large number of Tourist Information Centers which offer useful information related to accommodation and sightseeing attractions. Getting in and around Singapore is easy and the best modes of transportation in the city are taxicabs and trishaws.