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   Mar 18, 2024 · Singapore, city, capital of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies the southern part of Singapore Island. Its strategic position on the strait between the Indian Ocean and South China Sea has made it the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s greatest commercial centers.

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   Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.It is located about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the west, the Singapore Strait to the south along with the Riau Islands in Indonesia, the South China Sea to ...

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   • Marina Bay Sands. The complex was officially opened in June 2010 and consists of three 55-story hotel towers connected by a 1-hectare roof terrace called the Sands SkyPark.
   • Gardens by the Bay. Gardens by the Bay is a nature park in Singapore that spans 101 hectares (250 acres) of reclaimed land adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.
   • Sentosa Island. Sentosa Island is a popular resort destination known for its wide range of attractions, sandy beaches, and vibrant entertainment options.
   • Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari are two renowned wildlife parks in Singapore, both operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

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   Singapore, City (pop., 2005 est.: 4,291,000), capital of the Republic of Singapore. A free port centred on the southern part of Singapore island, it so dominates the island that the republic is now commonly considered a city-state.

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   May 1, 2024 · Learn about Singapore's geography, population, languages, religions, and more from the official source of basic information. Singapore is a city-state and an island country in Southeast Asia.

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   Why did Singapore become a city?

   • Its growth was assured by the demand for the tin and rubber of the Malay Peninsula, for which the port was a natural shipping outlet. Created a city by royal charter in 1951, Singapore was administered as a municipality by an elected mayor-council government from 1957 until 1959, when the colony became self-governing.

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   Why is Singapore a city-state?

   • Its strategic position on the strait between the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, complemented by its deepwater harbour, has made it the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s greatest commercial centres. The city, once a distinct entity, so came to dominate the island that the Republic of Singapore essentially became a city-state.

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   Is Singapore the best city in the world?

   • "Singapore, known variously as the 'Lion City,' or 'Garden City,' the latter for its many parks and tree-lined streets ^ Glennie, Charlotte; Ang, Mavis; Rhys, Gillian; Aul, Vidhu; Walton, Nicholas (6 August 2015). "50 reasons Singapore is the best city in the world". CNN. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

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   Is Singapore a rich country?

   • Singapore is a wealthy island city state in South East Asia. Once a British colonial trading post, today it is a thriving global financial hub. It is one of the world's most densely populated countries, with Chinese people account for about 75% of Singapore's multi-racial population, with Malays and Indians making up much of the remainder.

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   3 days ago · Capital: Singapore. Population: (2024 est.) 5,997,000 2. Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD equals 1.349 Singapore dollar. Head Of State: President: Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Head Of State Government: Prime Minister: Lee Hsien Loong. Recent News. May 8, 2024, 9:06 PM ET (South China Morning Post)

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   Sep 4, 2023 · Capital: Singapore. Area: 734.3 sq km. Population: 5.6 million. Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil. Life expectancy: 81 years (men) 86 years (women) LEADERS. President: Tharman...