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Singapore city overview
Singapore is a city in Singapore shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Airport baseSingapore Changi (SIN)
Known forSingapore, Capital city in Singapore, Singapore planning base 3, Singapore planning base 4
RegionSingaporeSingapore
Time zoneAsia/Singaporelocal time
Founded1299historical origin
City history
Habibie referred to Singapore as a red dot on a map. Ancient Singapore In 1299, according to the Malay Annals, the Kingdom of Singapura was founded on the island by Sang Nila Utama.
In 1613, Portuguese raiders burned down the settlement, and the island faded into obscurity for the next two centuries.
In 1826, Singapore became part of the Straits Settlements, then under the jurisdiction of British India.
In 1867, the Straits Settlements were separated from British India, coming under the direct control of Britain.
Singapore was not greatly affected by the First World War (1914–1918), as the conflict did not spread to Southeast Asia.
Costing $60 million and not fully completed in 1938, it was nonetheless the largest dry dock in the world, the third-largest floating dock, and had enough fuel tanks to support the entire British navy.
The British Military Administration ended on 1 April 1946, and Singapore became a separate crown colony in its own right, as the Straits Settlements was formally dissolved that year.
Singapore Airlines was formed in 1972 and Changi Airport was opened in 1981, replacing the international airport at Paya Lebar.
On 15 May 2024, Lawrence Wong became Singapore's fourth prime minister and the first born after independence.
Historical sources also indicate that around the end of the 14th century, its ruler Parameswara was attacked by either the Majapahit or the Siamese, forcing him to move to Malacca where he founded the.
Later, in the 1890s, when the rubber industry became established in Malaya and Singapore, the island became a global centre for rubber sorting and export.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the main settlement on Fort Canning Hill was abandoned around this time, although a small trading settlement continued in Singapore for some time afterwards.
After World War I, the British built the large Singapore Naval Base as part of the defensive Singapore strategy.
Lee's government capitalised on Singapore's favourable geographical position to develop the Port of Singapore into one of the world's busiest ports, while the service and tourism industries also expanded significantly during this period.
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Singapore
Singapore is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Capital city in Singapore
Capital city in Singapore is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Singapore planning base 3
Singapore planning base 3 is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Singapore planning base 4
Singapore planning base 4 is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Singapore planning base 5
Singapore planning base 5 is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Singapore planning base 6
Singapore planning base 6 is a practical Singapore planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Stay overview
Compare Singapore before booking Singapore hotels. Start with the places you will repeat most, then check airport timing, parking, nightly price and event demand before choosing the final base.
Hotels & areas
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Singapore Changi (SIN) arrival plan
- Singapore Changi (SIN)Singapore Changi (SIN), Singapore
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Rental cars
Singapore day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
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Booking detail
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