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Total Area
697.1 sq km (269 sq miles)
 
Capital
Singapore City State
 
Population
4.6 million (official figure 2007)
 
Climate
Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year approximately 30ºC/86ºF during the day and 23ºC/74ºF in the evening). There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rain falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy.
 
 
 
 
Singapore Overview
 

Singapore comprising 63 islets encircling the main island is a land of natural and man made beauties. A popular centre of commerce, one of the world's most significant oil refining and distribution centers and the hub of tourism, Singapore in the last 150 years has proved to be a leader in all respects.

A country with a fusion of the traditional and the modern, Singapore's dynamics is unique and incomparable. A melting pot of cultures, Singapore's population includes Malays, Chinese, Indians, Filipinos, Thai and ethnic groups. The different ethnic quarters in Singapore like Little India, Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai further display the variety and assortment of cultures and ethnicity in Singapore.

Singapore is a magnificent land of innumerous skyscrapers, state-of-the-art architecture, delicious cuisine, breathtaking locations, many museums, temples and above all extremely warm and amiable people.

 
Geography  
 

 The geography of Singapore reveals that the city- state is located at end of Malayan peninsula and Indonesia. Singapore is located between 103° 36' East and 104° 25' East.

The unique position of Singapore has added to its benefit thereby enhancing its position in the map of South Asia.

The physical feature comprises of hills and valleys in the northern western part and in the eastern part sandy and flatter land predominates. Singapore strait separates the city-state from the Indonesia and the Strait of Joher separates it from Malaysia.

The physical geography of Singapore has drastically changed in the recent years as the sky crapes adorn the skyline making it to an international city. The human geography of Singapore reveals that in the 19th century with the migrations the city-state has now become a multi- cultural society.

The Singapore comprises of other islands like the JurongIsland, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa. Further Singapore geography reveals that there are no natural lakes and reservoirs but artificial reservoirs have been created to meet the needs of the city.

Further Singapore geography reveals that there is total land area of 647. 5 square kms. Out of this half of the land is for residential purpose and the 1.7 percent for agriculture. A good portion has been kept as forest reserves and other non-utilized areas. The native animals found here are macaque, slow Loris, etc. amongst the birds Indian Maina, Brahminy Kite and House Swallow. Owing to the geographical location and maritime exposure the climate in Singapore is characterized by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and rainfall.

 
 
 
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