Time Zone: 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Currency: Singapore dollar, S$, SGD
Language: Malay is the national language. English is the language of administration. The four official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. Mandarin is promoted over Chinese dialects, which include Hokkien, Teochew, Hakka and Cantonese.
International Dialing Code: 65
Population: 4.1 million
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Muslim, Hinduism, Christianity
Electricity: 220-240V 50Hz
Electrical Outlet: 3-prong plugs (See details here: http://www.kropla.com/electric.htm)
Driving: On the left side of the road.
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