Singapore | Facts, Geography, History, & Points of Interest
5 days ago · Singapore is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world. It owes its growth and prosperity to its focal position at the southern extremity of the Malay …
Singapore - Wikipedia
Singapore, [e] officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one …
History of Singapore | People, Culture, Language, & Facts
Jan 18, 2025 · History of Singapore, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Singapore. Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is the largest port …
Singapore | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 11, 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 …
Singapore - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but was ousted two years later and became independent. Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most …
History of Singapore - Nations Online Project
historical background Early History: The island of Singapore was known to mariners at least by the third century A.D. By the seventh century, when a succession of maritime states arose …
Singapore Factsheet - The World Factbook
Jan 16, 2025 · A Malay trading port known as Temasek existed on the island of Singapore by the 14th century. The settlement changed hands several times and was eventually burned in the …
History of Singapore - Wikipedia
The history of the modern state of Singapore dates back to its founding in the early 19th century; however, evidence suggests that a significant trading settlement existed on the island in the …
Singapore country profile - BBC News
Sep 4, 2023 · 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 …
Singapore Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore consists of one 30-mile-long island (called Pulau Ujong, or mainland Singapore) surrounded by 62 smaller islands. The country’s neighbors include …