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Language: Singapores official languages are English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. A patois called Singlish, or Singaporean English is widely spoken. It is the by-product of mixing English, Chinese and Malay syntax and idiom.
Currency: Singapore's currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD), which is divided into 100 cents. The US and Australian Dollars, Yen and British Pound are also accepted in the larger shopping centers. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants. ATMs are widely distributed and banks advance cash against the major credit cards. Travelers
cheques can be cashed at banks or licensed moneychangers and at selected hotels. Banks are open daily, but some do not do foreign exchange on Saturdays.
Time: Local time is GMT +8.
Electricity: Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Three-pin, square-shaped plugs are in use.
Communications: The international access code for Singapore is +65. The outgoing code is either 001, 002, 008 or 018, depending on the service provider, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001 44 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are not necessary. Public phones are good for local and international calls; they take credit cards or phonecards, which can be bought at newspaper kiosks and Telecom shops. Calls made from hotels are free of any surcharges. Several local mobile phone operators use GSM 900/1800 networks. Email and Internet access is available at Internet cafes throughout the city.
Duty Free: Travelers to Singapore over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 1 liter of wine, spirits and beer. Chewing gum and tobacco products must be declared on arrival. Strictly prohibited is the trafficking in illegal drugs, which carries the death sentence. Prohibited items include meat and meat products, and firearms and explosives without a permit.
Tourist OfficeSingapore Tourism Board: +65 6736 6622 or www.visitsingapore.com
EmergencyEmergencies: 999 (Police); 995 (Ambulance).
Embassies
Singapore Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 537 3100.
Singapore High Commission, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Ireland): +44 (0)20 7235 8315.
Singapore High Commission, New York, United States (also responsible for Canada): +1 212 826 0840.
Singapore High Commission, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6271 2000.
Singapore High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 430 6035.
Singapore High Commission, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 470 0850.
United States Embassy: +65 6476 9100.
British High Commission: +65 6424 4200.
Canadian High Commission: +65 6854 5900.
Australian High Commission: +65 6836 4100.
South African High Commission: +65 6339 3319.
Irish Embassy: +65 6238 7616.
New Zealand High Commission: +65 6235 9966.
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