Singapore

A virtual travel guide to Singapura; the Malay name for "Lion City". The city-state in Southeast Asia consists of the island of Singapore and about 54 smaller islands. The main island is linked by a causeway to Johor Baru on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.The former British colonial trading post is since its independency in 1965, officially the Republic of Singapore, the city state is situated 137 km (85 mi) north of the equator, and just south of Peninsular Malaysia. In south the Strait of Singapore separates the island from the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia.Singapore occupies an area of 718 km², compared, it is the smallest state in Southeast Asia, slightly larger than one fourth of Luxembourg or also slightly larger than 3.5 times the size of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC.The city state has a population of 5.6 million people, and a resident population of 3.9 million (in 2016). Official languages are English (language of administration), Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil.Singapore is famous for being a global financial center, a shopping paradise, and as a spot for a variety of activities, dining and entertainment.

Languages spoken	English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Currency used	Singapore Dollar
Area (km2)	660 km2
Country name	Singapore

Nightlife info

When the sun goes down in Singapore, skyscrapers shine like rock stadiums, ties loosen, and pumping music brings people to life.Singapore’s vibrant nightlife scene is an unmissable experience. From award-winning cocktail bars to glitzy nightclubs and world-class music festivals, there is never a dull moment in the Lion City. Every night, bars keep the drinks flowing until late and raucous parties rock the city throughout the year – meaning there’s always reason to party in Singapore. Cheers!

What is Singapore’s nightlife scene like?

Singapore’s nightlife scene is as diverse as its 5.7 million population, with its after-hours establishments scattered across the city in different neighbourhoods (catering to different crowds). The city’s Central Business District is decidedly more glitzy than the hipster enclave of Haji Lane, for example.

Thanks to Singapore’s strict alcohol laws, parties here are a lot tamer when compared to Bangkok’s Khao San Road and Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong. Don’t be surprised if you see a group of partygoers dressed to the nines, and another in shirt-and-jeans outfits dancing side by side in a club. Because of the hot and humid weather all year round, Singaporeans are not fussy over dressing – however, most clubs do enforce a smart-casual dress code. This means no shorts and flip-flops allowed.