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Singapore consists of one main island, and 58 smaller ones. The terrain is flat lowland, the highest point being Bukit Tima Hills, standing at 164 meters. Its climate is hot (ranging between 22 and 30 degrees centigrade) and muggy (humidity remains at 75%). The rainy season is from November to January, although being near the equator, intermittent rains occur throughout the year. Because of its efficient and determined government, Singapore has become a flourishing country that excels in trade and tourism and a model to other developing nations. The capital city, also called Singapore, covers about a third of the area of the main island. Although Singapore has a long history, its recent commercial development can be seen as beginning in 1819 when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles annexed it for the British Crown. The purpose for the annexation was to establish a trading post for the East India Company. At the time, the island was sparsely inhabited by Malay fisherman.
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The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Asia NewsSoutheast Asia's 1st 4D theater opened in SingaporeSoutheast Asia's 1st 4D theater opened in Singapore Southeast Asia's first four-dimensional (4D) theater, 4D Magix, made its debut in Singapore's island resort Sentosa, according to Channel NewsAsia report on Thursday. This edge-cutting splash worth 3.5 million Singapore dollars (about 2.1 million U.S. dollars) is furnished with Kerry leaves for 12-day trip to Mideast, Asia and EuropeKerry leaves for 12-day trip to Mideast, Asia and Europe Sen. John Kerry left Monday for a 12-day overseas trip to the Middle East, Asia and Europe where he will focus on issues ranging from the war in Iraq to global health problems. His stops will include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mithali leads India to second successive Asia Cup winMithali leads India to second successive Asia Cup win Skipper Mithali Raj slammed her second century of the tournament to bat India to a 97-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second women's cricket Asia Cup final at the National Stadium here today. 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This was barely above the growth rate of the population S&P upbeat on Asia Pacific govtsS&P upbeat on Asia Pacific govts Global rating agency, Standard & Poors’ today said sovereign governments in Asia Pacific, including in India, are expected to continue their reforms programs in 2006, thereby improving their country’s credit fundamentals. This in turn should continue the upward rating trend for the More Australians face execution in AsiaMore Australians face execution in Asia Three more Australians are reported to be on death row in Asia following the execution of Nguyen Tuong Van in Singapore on Friday. The Sunday Telegraph newspaper says Mai Cong Thanh, 46, from Melbourne, and Nguyen Van Chinh, 45, from NSW, are facing death in Vietnam SAFMA concerned over journalists` killings in South AsiaSAFMA concerned over journalists` killings in South Asia Expressing grave concern over condition of media in South Asia and impediments in the expression of freedom in the region, South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA) on Wednesday released its third report `Media Monitor 2005`, which encompasses the condition of the journalists in |
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