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USEFUL BUSINESS INFORMATION ON SINGAPORE
1. Country Brief:
A. Introduction - Singapore is a small, stable, highly developed country with an elected parliamentary system of government. Tourist facilities are modern and widely available. Singapore's resident population of over 4.2 million inhabitants is comprised of 77% Chinese, 14% Malay, 8% Indian and 1% others
B. Climate - Singapore's climate is mostly hot and humid with average temperatures ranging between 79°F (26°C) and 86°F (30°C) during the day with cooler temperatures at night. The wettest months are between November and January (the monsoon period); however rainfall occurs throughout the year. Rainstorms are usually short but heavy.
C. Geographical Area - 264 sq mi (683 sq km); total area: 268 sq mi (693 sq km)
D. Language – Mandarin, English, Hokkien,
E. Currency With Exchange Rate – Singapore Dollars (SGD)
1.00 SGD = 0.656168
F. Population – (2006 est.): 4,492,150
G. Major Cities -
2. Transportation:
A. Railway - total: 38.6 km.
B. Road - total: 3,066 km; paved: 3,066 km (including 150 km of expressways); unpaved: 0 km (1999).
C. Airports - 9 (2002).
D. Waterways -
E. Sea ports - Singapore.
2. Economy:
A. Major Manufacturing -
B. Major Export - $204.8 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.): machinery and equipment, mineral fuels, chemicals, foodstuffs.
C. Major Import - $188.3 billion (2005 est.): machinery and equipment, mineral fuels, chemicals, foodstuffs.
E. Major Industry - electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, rubber processing and rubber products, processed food and beverages, ship repair, offshore platform construction, life sciences, entrepôt trade.
F. Trade balance -
4. Trade Associations, Chamber of Commerce, Trade shows and Exhibitions in Singapore:
Major Trade Associations
Automotive Rental Trade Association of Singapore
Address: 516 Guillemard Road Katong Shopping Arcade
Singapore 399848
Tel: 6747 0300
Fax: 6747 8944
E-mail: ckvr88@singnet.com.sg
Website: www.artas.org.sg
Chambers of Commerce
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
47 Hill Street #09-00, Singapore 179365
Tel: (65) 6337 8381 Fax: (65) 6339 0605
E-mail: corporate@sccci.org.sg
Major Trade Shows
Bike Asia
Start Date: 10-APR-2008
End Date: 13-APR-2008
Venue:
Singapore Expo, Singapore
Organizer:
Bike Asia Pte Limited
400, Orchard Road, # 21-06, Orchard Towers,
Singapore, Singapore.
Tel: +(65)-(6)-7359595
Fax: +(65)-(6)-7376200
5. Useful links:
Singapore Importers, Dealers of Japanese Used Cars, Construction Machinery & Auto Parts | 
