1. Geographic Coordinates:
- 1.35° N, 103.8° E (Latitude and Longitude)
2. Region: Southeast Asia
3. Southeast Asia Region: Maritime Southeast Asia
4. Continent: Asia
5. Location:
- Off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula
- Southeast of Malaysia
- Bordered by the Strait of Johor to the north and the South China Sea to the south
6. Maritime Location:
- Strategic Location at the crossroads of major shipping routes connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans
- One of the world's busiest ports
7. Surrounding Waters:
- Singapore Straits to the west
- South China Sea to the east and south
8. Neighboring Countries:
- Malaysia (closest)
- Indonesia (closest)
9. Size and Area:
- Total Area: Approximately 728.6 square kilometers (281.3 square miles)
- Land Area: Approximately 710 square kilometers (274.1 square miles)
- Water Area: Approximately 18.6 square kilometers (7.2 square miles)
10. Island:
- Singapore is the main island, also known as Pulau Ujong.
11. Other Islands:
- Approximately 60 small islands surrounding the main island, including:
- Sentosa
- Pulau Tekong
- Pulau Ubin
- St. John's Island
- Lazarus Island
12. Urbanization:
- Singapore is a highly urbanized city-state with a compact and efficient urban center featuring high-rise buildings, dense housing, and a well-developed transportation system.
