Tampines, Singapore is regarded as the largest residential area in Singapore. Tampines is also known as the Tampines New Town which is located in the East Region of the main island. The town is named after the name of Tampines trees which can be still located in the area. This residential area is over populated and can be regarded as one of the busiest in the state. This place was once under the forest area and due to increment of population, became part of the city. Tampines in Singapore is the home land is the home land of 200,000 people in the area of 4.24 sq kms.This new town is well-planned spacious town where all the modern facilities are available. Retail shops, communications, market area, hospitals, schools, cinema halls, book stores and all other essential services can be found in this township. There other facilities those make the life of the people staying in the apartments easy and comfortable. There are community services, like the library and the community halls where the locals gather and interact with one another to build a healthy social life. Tampines of Singapore was awarded by Building and Social Housing foundations (BSHF) of United Nations in the year 1992. The well organized planned town unveils a wonderful side of Singapore.
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