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Singapore, [e] officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia.The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet.It is about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Malacca to the ...
History of Singapore. 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 14th century.
As of 2023, Singapore has a total land area of approximately 750 square kilometres (290 sq mi). [1] Singapore is separated from Indonesia by the Singapore Strait and from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor. Geographically, Singapore comprises its mainland and other islands.
「新加坡」（sin-ka-pho）源自於福建話對於英語名稱「Singapore」的音譯。 其英文名则来自马来语「Singapura」，继而来自梵语「सिंहपुर」（IAST: Siṃhapura），其中siṃha意为狮子，pura意为城市，因此新加坡又被称为“狮城”，其国徽和著名象征鱼尾狮也源于此。
A global metropolis, a City in Nature, a rich tapestry of cultures – Singapore is a city with many facets. Learn about the past, present and future of our city. Once known as Temasek, Singapura (The Lion City in Malay) was named by the legendary Prince Sang Nila Utama.
De beschreven geschiedenis van Singapore gaat op zijn minst terug tot de 13e eeuw.In die tijd stond het onder de naam Temasek ("stad van de zee") bekend als een haven en versterkte stad. Het was een onderdeel van het Srivijaya-rijk.De Maleise historische geschriften (de Sejarah Melayu, of Maleise annalen) beschrijven de oude plaats.. Archeologisch onderzoek heeft aangetoond dat het oude ...
Singapour sur la carte. Singapour se situe entre la Malaisie au nord et l' Indonésie au sud. La cité se trouve à 317 km au sud-est de Kuala Lumpur, la capitale malaisienne, à 909 km au nord-nord-ouest de Jakarta, à 1 435 km au sud-sud-est de Bangkok, à 2 394 km au sud-ouest de Manille et à 10 740 km à l'est de Paris.
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 China Sea has made it the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s greatest commercial centers.
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 city in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.
Uncover the beauty of a city in nature from must-visit places and attractions to off-the-beaten spots, neighbourhoods, and festive events. Visit Singapore now!
