Singapore Travel Guide

Singapore is not only one island, but a principal island surrounded by 63 small islands. The principal island covers an total surface area of 682 km ². However, this compact size does not prevent an economic strong growth. In 150 years only, Singapore became a prosperous center of the trade and industry. Its old role of warehouse was reduced, as the nation extended its base of fabricaton. The wearing of Singapore is animated the most in the world, with more than 600 maritime companies which send their super tankers, their giant cargo liners and their steamers cruising to divide this water encumbered with small coastal fishing vessels and wood barges. Singapore is one of the principal world centers of refining and distribution of oil and a major supplier of electronics components, as well as a leader in the naval construction industry and repair. The country also became one of the most important financial centers of Asia, sheltering more than 130 banks. The commercial contracts are simplified by the superb communication network of Singapore, which connects the nation to the rest of the world by satellite, its functioning system of telegraphs 24 hours a day and its phone network. The strategic site of Singapore, its excellent installations, its attractive cultural contrasts and its tourist attractions contribute to its success as a destination of point as well for the businesses as for the leisures.