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Singapore

Singapore is an island city-state at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula. Its location beside a major inter-ocean shipping route supports port, logistics and commercial functions.

Fast Facts

  • Johor Strait separates it from Malaysia to the north.
  • Singapore Strait lies south and connects onward with the Malacca route.
  • Causeways and bridges provide fixed crossings to Malaysia across water.
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