About Singapore

Singapore is located in the geographic coordinates 1 degree North and 103 degree East. The total land area of 692.7 sq km with about 10 sq km of water. It has surrounded by water and has a coastline of 193 km. It's climate is tropical; hot, humid, rainy.

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Singapore has a population of approximately 4.6 million people. The life expectancy at of the total population is 80 years. The ethnic groups comprises of Chinese 76.7%, Malay 14%, Indian 7.9%, other 1.4%.

Singapore is moving towards Asia's shopping capital, It has a potential to develop as a regional retail hub for watches, fashion, jewellery and consumer technology. The task of maintaining Singapore's competitiveness is an ongoing process. The tourism and the retail sector is moving a tandem to create a brand new shopping experiences.

Singapore is one of the most connected cities in Asia, in terms of air, sea, as well as telecommunications linkages. Singapore operates one of the world's busiest international seaports, with over 600 shipping lines connecting East Asia and the rest of the world, and is a leader in shipbuilding and repair. The Singapore Changi Airport serves as a major air hub for the Asia-Pacific region, serving more than 73 airlines to 172 cities in 54 countries. The island republic also has among the world's highest cellular telephone and Internet penetration rates.

Updated On: 15.02.10