A Brief Description
This strategic island called Singapore was first inhabited by regional fishermen and pirates, and later became 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" for international travelers, and is today one of the most sophisticated tourist destinations 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.
Singapore's financial district
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Facts and Figures
 Name Singapore
(long form) Republic of Singapore
Population 4,608,167 (2008 est)
Population & Density (all countries) here
Capital City Singapore
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Currency Converter
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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
Morning meditation, Singapore
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Singapore's world-famous Raffles Hotel
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Time and Weather
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
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One of the many public parks in Singapore
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Lipstick Palms, Singapore
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