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Singapore Location
Singapore is located at one degree (about 87 miles) north of the equator, at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, linked to Malaysia by causeway. At Asia's crossroads with the Indonesian islands to the south, Thailand and the Philippines to the north.
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Geography
Consisting of the main island and over 50 islets. Singapore's resort island, Sentosa, is situated a short distance south of the main island accessible by aerial cable car, ferry or a bridge.
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Climate
Tropical, with average temperature between 73°F - 86°F. November to January receives more rain than usual.
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Time Difference
13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time; 14 hours ahead of Central and 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.
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Visa Requirements
Tourist visas are NOT REQUIRED for American and Canadian citizens for visits of up to 30 days. However, all visitors are required to have a passport validity of at least 6 months, onward/return tickets, onward facilities (e.g. visa, entry permit, etc.) to their next destination and sufficient funds for their stay in Singapore.
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Banking/Money Changing
Banking hours are: Monday to Friday, 9:30A.M.-3P.M.; Saturday, 9:30A.M.-1P.M.; Sunday, 9:30A.M.-3P.M. (some banks in Orchard Road). Travelers' checks/cheques and foreign currencies may be changed at most banks and licensed money changers. Most automated teller machines (ATM) offer the PLUS, STAR or CIRRUS network systems.
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