Getting Around
Singapore has a comprehensive bus network with frequent services and a convenient
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) subway system. Both are cheap and simple to use. There
is also a good supply of taxis and all are metered. There are branches of all
major rent-a-car companies here and you can charter bumboats (motorized sampans)
to take various tours on the Singapore River. Regular ferry services operate from
the World Trade Center to Sentosa and other islands, while luxurious junk tours
can be taken around the harbor. Rickshaws have disappeared from Singapore's main
streets, but can still be found operating in Chinatown and back streets; agree
on a fare beforehand.
Geography
Location: Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia
Geographic coordinates: 1 22 N, 103 48 E
Map references: Southeast Asia
Area: 647.5 sq km
Area - comparative: slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC Land
boundaries: 0 km
Coastline: 193 km
Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone: within and beyond territorial sea, as
defined in treaties and practice; territorial sea: 3 NM
Climate: tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern
monsoon from December to March and Southwestern monsoon from June to September;
inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms
Terrain: lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area
and nature preserve
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Singapore Strait 0m; highest point: Bukit Timah
166m
Natural resources: fish, deepwater ports
Singapore Travel Sites
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