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The island city-state of Singapore (682 sq kms) and is a Modern city very clean situated in Southeast Asia on the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. The capital city covers about a third of the area of the main island anmd there are 63 islets & is Located 137 kilometers north of Equator.
The name Singapore comes from Malay Singapora, “Lion-city,” named by a Sumatran prince but it is possible that one element of its name had a more distant original source. The three main communities in Singapore all have their own areas: Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street; for sweet and sour temples, curry and colourful spices, and the Sultan Mosque.
Singapore has seen many rulers in its history. It was an outpost of the ancient Sumatran Srivijaya empire. In the 15th and 16th century it was part of the Sultanate of Johore and in 1617 it was burned down by Portuguese forces. In the beginning of the 19th century Singapore became a trade post and settlement of the British East India Company and some years later a British crown colony. Singapore joined the Federation of Malaysia when it was formed in 1963, but separated to become an independent state on Aug. 9, 1965. Singapore is a metropolis and commands the highest sand busiest shipping in the world with over 600 shipping companies based here. Its also a financial hub o the world and was once the best duty free port to buy your electricals etc. Its very wealthy and now they plan to have casinos. It’s a major hub for business with over 130 banks.
At present, Singapore is one the most densely populated independent country in the world and is full with folkloric festivals, beautiful temples, domed mosques and architectural churches. The majority of inhabitants are Chinese, with a large number of Malays and Indians. Other ethnic groups constitute only 1% of Singapore’s population. There's a popular beach at East Coast Park, on the way to Changi Airport, and there are numerous islands to explore in the straits. Riau Islands Ferries depart Singapore hourly for a wide range of outdoor activities in the neighbouring Riau Islands. The official language of the Republic of Singapore is living in harmony. The four official languages (English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay, and Tamil) keeps everyone happy. Singapore Airlines is the award-winning national carrier and Singapore's Changi Airport is one of the largest international airports in Asia. A 26-km rail line crosses Johor Strait and links with the Malaysian railway system. The streets are lined with fast food joints, restaurants and cafes which serve an array of quality Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese, Italian, French and American cuisines. Accommodation in Singapore is not cheap but you can find a range of hotels to your pocket like the Raffles Hotels. If you plan to visit the Singapore Zoo, then visit the Night Safari at dusk Located on the Southern coast of the island Sentosa an interest trip. Go by ferry, boat, car, buses or cable car that takes ten to fifteen minutes to reach the south coast. Sentosa also has a seaside area called Siloso beach and has little "pubs" where you may have a drinking session with friends or family.

Singapore is not the best in this area yet but they are heading towards the right directions – you cannot beat Bangkok & Casinobkk. Most famous of Singapore’s watering holes is the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. It is a slice of old Singapore; all polished teak tables, With Singapore putting itself on the map as a nightlife capital with exciting new initiatives such as St James Power Station and The Cannery THINGS WILL CHANGE AND IT WILL HAVE TO WITH THE CASINOS BEING BUILT TO START ROLLING THE DICE ON 2009. Good places to chill include Rochester Park, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Mount Faber and even Sentosa. There is so much to do in Singapore during the night. And not forgetting that it is much safer to club in Singapore. In other countries clubbing at night is like taking a risk with your life. More and more good clubs are continuing to revamp to keep themselves on par towards the renowned clubs of the world. Zouk, MOS, Double O and Thumper are but a few clubs that are doing well to hold their own. Clarke Quay and Boat Quay have throngs of young working class and expatriates dancing to the music and drinking each night. Hot nights tend to be on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.Stay away from Mohammad Sultan. Bar & Billiard Room on 1 Beach Road, Long Bar for that famous Singapore Sling. In Emerald Hill with its 19th century Peranakan shop houses theres a few bars but remember Singaporeans are not as crazy as Bangkokians or for that matter Japanese where anything goes. --its just well more sedate. Try Ice Cold Beers or the Bar Opium on 1 Empress Place at the Waterfront or try Mezza 9 Martini Bar, Grand Hyatt, and Scotts Road used to have the famour\s oil bar Jules but this has now disappeared.. Clubs such as Zouk is a huge one on 17 Jiak Kim Street. The place is considered Singapore’s pioneer. It is hosting DJs such as Sacha, Paul Oakenfold and John Digweed plus international bands. Velvet Underground is which the mature clubbers flock. Phuture is a small club with break beats and hip hop. One which is on the Mohamed Sultan Road is Dbl-O is on 11 Unity St. Robertson Walk. Singaporeans are not so much into karaoke like Casino bkkians.

Mostly clubs open 22.00 – 01.00 hours on Sunday to Thursday and 22.00 – 03.00 hours on Friday and Saturday. Nightlife dress is casual. Below 18 years old ages are not allowed for alcohol even though over 21 years old ages are allowed to the clubs.

Kerzner International had joined with CapitaLand, Southeast Asia's largest property developer, to submit a 3.3-billion-dollar concept with designs by the architect Frank Gehry. Eighth Wonder, headed by the resort builder Mark Advent, had put in the most expensive bid at 3.5 billion dollars with its partners. They were Isle of Capri Casinos, James Packer's Publishing and Broadcasting, and Melco International Development, which is controlled by Lawrence Ho, the son of e Stanley Ho, a Macao gambling entrepreneur. Singapore reversed its decades-old ban on casino gambling last year in an attempt to double visitor arrivals to 17 million by 2015. The first contract was awarded in May to Las Vegas Sands, which plans to open its casino resort by July 2009. For the second casino, the government evaluated the proposals based on tourism appeal, architectural design, level of investment and strength of the bidding consortium and partners. When Singapore ended the ban on gambling to help shed its straight-laced image and lure more of the 2.5 billion people who live within seven hours' flying time of the island. Competition from Hong Kong, where Walt Disney opened a theme park in 2005, and Macao, the only place in China where casinos are legal, may frustrate the city's plan to triple revenue from tourism by 2015. Genting's casino resort is central to the government's 12-billion-dollar redevelopment of Sentosa, which means "peace and tranquillity" in Malay and is connected to Singapore by a 710-meter, or half-mile, causeway. Singapore is not alone. Macao, which could overtake the Las Vegas strip as the world's largest gambling hub this year, expects to open at least four more casinos in 2007.

Casinos in Macao collected $3.1 billion in gambling revenue in the six months ended June, more than in the whole of 2002, according to the city's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Board. The Las Vegas strip collected $3.3 billion in the same six-month period, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Genting's chief executive, Lim Kok Thay, is hoping that the Singapore project will help the company leapfrog Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment and Wynn Resorts to become the world's third-largest gambling operator by market value. Winning the bid also extends the geographic reach of Genting, which is owned by one of Malaysia's richest families. The company took control of Stanley Leisure this year, giving it access to the customers of the biggest British casino operator. It also owns Star Cruises, Asia's largest cruise line and a partner in the Sentosa bid, and Genting Highlands, a cluster of hotels around casinos on a mountain near Kuala Lumpur, where the company is based.

Singapore's government has said it will not offer another casino license for at least a decade. It also says the casinos will be heavily regulated, and is imposing measures to curb problem gambling, including a 100-dollar-a-day levy on citizens and permanent residents entering the gambling rooms.

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