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Where is Singapore?
Your Singapore holiday guide
Singapore is the second smallest country in Asia, consists of Singapore Island and several smaller adjacent islets. It has a total land area of *707.1 sq km, with one main island (617.1 sq km) and 63 offshore islands. The larger offshore islands are Pulau Tekong (2365.5 hectares), Pulau Ubin (1023.9 hectares) and Sentosa (460 hectares).
In comparison, New York City (786 sq km) is slightly larger than Singapore and Tokyo (2,187 sq km) is three times bigger.
Singapore is strategic located at one of the crossroads of the world, and is a major centre for trade, communications and tourism. It lies at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, between latitudes 1º 09´N and 1º 29´N and longitudes 103º 36´E and 104º 25´E.
Situated in the Indian Ocean off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, it is linked to Malaysia by two causeway bridges, and by ferry to islands of Indonesia including Batam and Bintang. It is an air hub of Asia, and there are frequent flights two Asian countries, including popular tourist destinations in Thailand, the Philippines and China.
*The size changes as more land from the seas is being reclaimed. Information source: click here.
Enjoy your Singapore holiday!