Singapore is not just one island - but a main island with over 50 surrounding islets. The main land has a total land area of about 640 square km. Singapore's location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions draw an ever-increasing number of tourists. This makes it ideal for those who enjoy sunbathing, swimming, sailing and other water sports. Rain falls throughout the year, with more consistent rain coming during the monsoon season from November to January.
Showers are usually sudden and heavy, but also brief and refreshing.
The island's plentiful taxis are metered and air-conditioned. Singapore has just about everything and it displays and sells its wares in seemingly variety of shops and stores. In some places bargaining is still practised. Open 0930 hrs - 2300 hrs. Some attractions close down at 1830 hrs.