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Singapore

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Place nameSingapore
Other namesSinga pura, Republic of Singapore, Repubublik Singapura, Hsin-chia-p'o Kung-ho-kuo, Singapore Kudiyarasu, République de Singapour, Singapour, Singapur, Cingapura, SGP, SG, ISO702, SN00, Tumasik, Temasek, Singaporean, Singaporian
Latitude1.367
Longitude103.8
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names

Overview

Comprises Singapore Island & 50 islets; inhabited by fishermen & pirates, then part of Sumatran Empire of Srivijaya until 14th cen.; successively Javanese-, Siamese- & Malaccan-ruled; European control from 16th cen.; seat of Straits Settlements 1826; official languages are English, Malay, Chinese & Tamil.
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Location
5 km
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