A Brief Description This strategic island called Singapore was first inhabited by regional fishermen and pirates, to later become part of the Sumatran Empire of Srivijaya. European control of the Malaysian area began in the 16th century, and in 1819, Singapore was founded as a British trading colony, and was once the site of one of Britain's most important naval bases. Malaysia itself was formed in 1963 when Singapore and the states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Peninsular Malaysia Federation, however, Singapore left in 1965 to become a separate nation. This modern economic powerhouse's seaport is one of the busiest in the world, and Singapore has become a major worldwide banking, ship building and petroleum center. In the last few decades, this melting pot of cultures has moved on to the "A List" of international travelers, and is today one of the most sophisticated tourist destination on the planet. A bridge and causeway connect Singapore to the Malaysia mainland, and speaking of land, because of the aggressive current patterns of the Strait of Singapore, there are much-needed and on-going land reclamation projects. You can read more about Singapore here! The modern skyline of Singapore! Travel the World through Poster Art! Facts and Figures Name Singapore (long form) Republic of Singapore Population 4,425,700 Population & Density (all countries) here Capital City Singapore Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Currency Converter here Languages Mandarin (35%), English (23%), Malay (14.1%), Hokkien (11.4%), Cantonese (5.7%) and other Chinese dialects Flag here National Day August 9 Religions Buddhist (43%), Muslim (15%), others Geographic Coordinates Latitude/Longitude (Capital City) 01º 22' N, 103º 48' E Relative Location Singapore is in both the northern and eastern hemispheres. The country is immediately north of the Equator, and positioned off the southern edge of the Malay Peninsula between Malaysia and Indonesia. It's separated from Malaysia by the Strait of Johar, and from Indonesia by the Strait of Singapore. Land Statistics Coastline 120 miles (193 km) Land Areas (land) 263 sq miles (683 sq km) (water) 4 sq miles (10 sq km) (TOTAL) 267 sq miles (693 sq km) Land Area (all countries) here Landforms The country of Singapore consists of one main island and over 60 small islands (islets). The middle of the main island contains a number of rounded hills; west and southwest the land is a series of low ridges, while east and southeast, the land is generally flat. Singapore is drained by a large number of narrow and short streams, some of which flow into the sea through mangrove swamps, or estuaries. Water reservoirs cover parts of the central area, as there are no significant lakes or rivers. Highest Point JBukit Timah - 545 ft. (166 m) Lowest Point Strait of Singapore - (0 ft.) (0 m) Land Divisions none

Maps Singapore (large color) Map here Singapore Outline Map here Singapore CIA version here Singapore Maps at UT here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Asia Continent (printable) here Asia Outline Map here Asia (Southeast) Outline Map here Asia (Name the Country) Map Test here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Indian Subcontinent Map here Middle East Landforms here Middle East Map here Middle East Outline Map here Middle East Rivers here Ring of Fire Map here Tsunami Map (December 2004) here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - World Outline Maps (printable) here World Time Zone Map here Recommended Links Singapore (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and more here Singapore Embassy (Washington, DC) here! Singapore Government here! Singapore Info here Singapore Photos at TrekEarth.com here Singapore Tourism here! Chinatown, Singapore! Travel the World through Poster Art! Time and Weather Time Zone (UTC +8) Note that UTC is also known as GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time. Conversion details and additional info: here Climate Positioned just north of the Equator, Singapore's location and maritime exposure produces a climate characterized by uniform temperatures, high humidity and numerous sunshiny days. The Monsoon (rainy) seasons are (April - May) and (December - March). Windy conditions prevail, January through February. Its average daily maximum temperature is just over 88° F, with a relative humidity near 75%. Traveler Info Attractions Major points-of-interest include Arab Street, the Muslim center of Singapore; exotic Chinatown; the flavors of Little India; shopping on Orchard Road; the trendy shops and restaurants in Holland Village; the parks and gardens in Jurong Town, the aquariums, museums and beaches on Sentosa Island - to name but a few. Annual events of note must include the New Year celebration in Chinatown; the Chingay Parade and the Singapore River Hongbao - all big budget affairs that attract thousands of revelers. Country Dialing Code 65 Electricity Singapore uses 230 volts AC (50 Hz) Electrical adapters, products and tips here Travel Warnings here Visa Information here

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