Ducksters Kids

About Ducksters

Parents Place

Software Downloads

Jokes for Kids

Other Fun Stuff

Singapore Capital: Singapore Population: 4,492,150 The Geography of Singapore Total Size: 693 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC Geographical Coordinates: 1 22 N, 103 48 E World Region: Southeast Asia General Terrain: lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area and nature preserve Geographical Low Point: Singapore Strait 0 m Geographical High Point: Bukit Timah 166 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms The People of Singapore Type of Government: parliamentary republic Languages Spoken: Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9% (2000 census) Independence: 9 August 1965 (from Malaysian Federation) National Holiday: National Day, 9 August (1965) Nationality: Singaporean(s) Religions: Buddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8% (2000 census) Economy of Singapore Major Industries: electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, rubber processing and rubber products, processed food and beverages, ship repair, offshore platform construction, life sciences, entrepot trade Agricultural Products: rubber, copra, fruit, orchids, vegetables; poultry, eggs; fish, ornamental fish Natural Resources: fish, deepwater ports Major Exports: machinery and equipment (including electronics), consumer goods, chemicals, mineral fuels Major Imports: machinery and equipment, mineral fuels, chemicals, foodstuffs Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD) National GDP: $124,300,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $204,800,000,000 Brief History of Singapore: Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. Singapore subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links (its port is one of the world's busiest in terms of tonnage handled) and with per capita GDP equal to that of the leading nations of Western Europe. Back to Geography Home Page

Kid's Poll What is your favorite Halloween treat? Hard candy Chocolate Apple Money Candy corns Kid's Links Play Games Kid's Study Kid's Movies Kid's News Today in History Animals Sports Coaches Corner Hobbies for Kids Jokes for Kids Kid's Music Kid's Home Page Search the web using Google SafeSearch

Kid's Home Page  Kid's Music  School Stuff  Kid's Games  Kid's Movies  Fun Kid's Stuff  Kid's Sports

This site is a product of TSI, Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use.