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Location:
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Southeastern Asia, islands
between Malaysia
and Indonesia |
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Map
Map
references:
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Southeast Asia |
Area:
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total: 647.5 sq km
land: 637.5 sq km
water: 10 sq km |
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Coastline:
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193 km |
Maritime claims:
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exclusive fishing zone: within
and beyond
territorial sea, as defined in treaties and
practice
territorial sea: 3 NM
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Climate:
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tropical; hot, humid,
rainy; two distinct
monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon
from December to March
and Southwestern
monsoon from June to
September; inter-
monsoon - frequent
afternoon and early
evening thunderstorms
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Terrain:
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lowland;
gently undulating central
plateau contains
water catchments area
and nature preserve |
Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Singapore Strait 0
m
highest point: Bukit Timah 166 m |
Natural resources:
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fish, deepwater ports |
Environment - current issues:
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industrial pollution;
limited natural fresh water
resources; limited land
availability presents
waste disposal
problems; seasonal
smoke/haze resulting
from forest fires in
Indonesia |
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Geography - note:
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focal point for Southeast Asian
sea routes |
