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Singapore page 2! Geographical infromation!

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https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/sn.html

Singapore is located directly south of malaysia, at 1 22 North, 103 48 East (CIA factbook)

Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819, and remained under British control until it joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. It separated from the Malaysian Federation two years later and became an independent nation. Following its independence, Singapore became one of the world's most prosperous countries. It's port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled, and its per capita GDP is equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. (CIA factbook, edited for clairity.)

Economic infornmation: Singapore grows rubber, copra, fruit, orchids, vegetables; poultry, eggs; fish, and ornamental fish. Natural recorces include fish and deepwater ports, which are used for shipping. Only 1.47 % of the land is arable.

The Singaporean economy thrives on a judicious mixture of agriculture, technology and tourism. Its agricultural economy is supported by copra, rubber, fruits, vegetables, eggs, poultry and fish. Singapore has proved itself par excellence in the manufacturing industry especially the manufacture of electronics products and parts. Another sector that has performed commendably is financial services with more than 130 banks that provide efficient and modern services. Being one of the busiest ports it is natural that Singapore has a flourishing shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Besides this, it's also a leader in oil drilling and refining. focussingapore.com Singapore Page 1 Singapore Page 3 Singapore Culture