Singapore is a beautiful island city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Considered the gateway to Asia, Singapore is a top destination for people to work and live in. Here's why:

• Singapore is safe. It tops the Asia-Pacific for personal safety and there is no danger of natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons or tsunamis.
• Singapore has a pleasant tropical climate. It is conducive to barbecues, picnics, beach parties, kite flying, and any number of outdoor activities.
• There is a wide use of English in all aspects of life in Singapore. English is the main official language; the other official languages are Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.
• Singapore is clean. It has been rated best for overall quality of environment among Asian cities (Political and Economic Risk Consultancy) for six consecutive years.
• The World Health Organisation recently ranked Singapore's excellent healthcare system as the best in Asia (ahead of Japan, ranked number 10).
• Singapore's society is a unique blend of cultures and peoples—Malays, Chinese, Indians, Eurasians, and expatriates from almost every country in the world.
• Singapore is renowned for the variety and quality of food from just about every culture in the world. Your taste buds will never be the same again.
• Singapore's exemplary education system prepares students for success in a globally competitive environment. International schools are set up to meet the needs of the expatriate community and follow a curriculum identical to those in their home country.
• Singapore has a stable political culture. Living here is secure and peaceful.
• Singapore has the world's second best competitive economy (IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008). Besides its open trade policies, social stability, world-class infrastructure and international communication links, it is also known for its low taxes.
• Singapore is a shopper's paradise. It imports from every corner of the globe and the prices are competitive. Many people make it a point to visit Singapore during the annual six-week Great Singapore Sale.
• Singapore has an efficient and affordable public transportation system. It includes taxis, buses, and the modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system.
• Singapore is known as the Garden City. The flora and fauna here are astounding. Besides several nature reserves and parks, there is the world-class Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, and the Botanic Gardens.
• Singapore has a vibrant city life. There are variety of night spots, pubs, casinos, and theme parks (Universal Studios is here), and there are art and music festivals, concerts, fashion galas, and cultural performances all year round.
• Singapore has a gorgeous skyline and stunning architecture. Popular structures include the Singapore Flyer (the world's largest observation wheel), the Esplanade-Theatres-on-the-Bay (where East-meets-West), and the Sands Sky Park (a garden 200 metres in the air).
• Singapore is located in the heart of Southeast Asia, so there are many opportunities to explore the natural and cultural attractions of countries only a few hours away by plane. There is the Great Barrier Reef and Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Angkor Wat of Cambodia, the Great Wall and the Forbidden City of China, the Taj Mahal of India, Mount Fuji and the hot springs of Japan, Kinabalu Park of Malaysia, and the Floating Markets of Bangkok, just to name a few.