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Singapore Cities with Hotels
Singapore, Republic of, independent
city-state in southeastern Asia, comprising one major island and more than 50
small adjacent islets, located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Singapore Island, the one major island, is separated from Malaysia on the north
by the narrow Johore Strait. On the south, it is separated from the Riau
Archipelago of Indonesia by Singapore Strait, an important shipping channel
linking the Indian Ocean to the west with the South China Sea on the east. The
city of Singapore is at the southeastern end of the island; it is one of the
most important port cities and commercial centers of Southeast Asia. The total
area of the republic is 640 sq km (247 sq mi).
Some of the hotels, motels and resorts available for
booking in our reservation network include, Ramada Inn, Marriott Hotels, Super 8
Motels, Econo Lodge, Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express, Travelodge, Hampton Inn,
Sheraton, Hilton, Best Western, Hyatt and Hyatt Regency, Wyndham Inn, Ritz and
Ritz Carlton, Days Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, La Quinta Inns, Comfort Inn and
Comfort Suite, Embassy Suites, Quality Inn, Radisson Inn, Sleep Inn, Numerous
Resorts and Resort Villas throughout the globe, along with Plaza and Plaza
Suites and and array of private and Golf Clubs and Golf Resorts.
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Singapore
Land and Resources
Low-lying Singapore Island has no prominent relief features.
A central area of hills rises to the maximum elevation of 176 m (577 ft). Coral
reefs are found in certain coastal areas, and numerous short streams drain the
island. The country has a wet tropical climate, with an average annual
temperature of 27.2° C (81° F). The average annual rainfall is 2413 mm (95 in);
the wettest months are November through January. Most of the primary jungle and
swamps have been removed for residential, industrial, and, to a lesser extent,
agricultural use. A small area of the central hills retains its natural jungle
cover. Soils are relatively infertile, and clays and sand are the only mineral
resources.
"Singapore, Republic of," Microsoft® Encarta® 97 Encyclopedia.
© 1993-1996 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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