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Singapore GEOGRAPHY
Location and Size: Located at narrow point of
Strait of
Malacca off southern tip of Malay Peninsula; connected
with
Malaysia by causeway. Land area in 1988 about 636 square
kilometers, consisting of one main island and 58 islets.
Main
island 42 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide, with
coastline of
138 kilometers.
Topography: Mainly low-lying, with hills
reaching 165
meters in island's center. Extensive reclamation and
landfill along
coasts.
Climate: Tropical climate, with daily high
temperatures
moderated by sea breezes. Rainfall throughout the year but
usually
heaviest from November to January.
Data as of December 1989
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