Singapore Geography

Singapore is an island of 646 sq. km, about the size of Chicago.  It is located at one of the crossroads of the world. Singapore's strategic position  has helped it grow into a major center for trade, communications, and tourism. Its  geographical location is 96km north of the equator, between longitude 103 degrees 36'  East and 104 degrees 25' East.  Singapore is often touted as a concrete jungle with close to 90% of the population  living in flats and an ever-changing skyline of monumental buildings. Government  and private enterprises also conduct an orchestra of automation that makes  Singapore one of the world's most efficient societies. Yet Singapore has also  been known as a green city. There is a wealth of flora and fauna here that is  beyond our own imagination. Two causeway bridges link Malaysia, which is just north of Singapore.  The key islands of the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia are also just a quick  ferry trip away, whereas Thailand and the Philippines are a short plane  journey away. Singapore, with an airport served by more than 69 airlines,  is very much the gateway to Southeast Asia Singapore's climate is warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 23  degree Celsius to 31 degree Celsius. This makes it ideal for those who enjoy  sunbathing, swimming, sailing, and other water sports. For those who do not  enjoy the tropical climate, Singapore is sheltered from the worst effects of  the sun with air-conditioning in almost all  of its buildings, including restaurants. Rain falls throughout the year with more  consistent rain during the monsoon season from November to January. Showers  are usually sudden and heavy, but brief and refreshing. Singapore is 8 hours ahead from GMT.