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Singapore |
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| Official Name: |
Republic of
Singapore |
| Location: |
Southeastern
Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia |
| Border Countries: |
None |
| Climate: |
Tropical; hot,
humid, high rainfall |
| Terrain: |
Swampy lowland |
| Capital: |
Singapore |
| Land Area: |
618 sq. km/239
sq. mi |
| Population: |
3,044,300 |
| Local Time: |
8 hours ahead of
GMT |
| Language(s): |
Chinese, Malay,
English, Tamil (all official) |
| Currency: |
Singapore dollar
(S$) |
| Industries: |
Petroleum
refining, electronics, oil drilling equipment, rubber processing and rubber products, food
processing, ship repair, financial services, biotechnology |
| Export Commodities: |
Computer
equipment, rubber and rubber products, petroleum products, telecommunications equipment |
| Visitor Information: |
www.stb.com (official site-Singapore) |
| Airport: |
Changi Airport,
20 km/12 mi from city center |
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