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Singapore Today |
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Singapore is not just one island but a main island
with over 60 surrounding islets. The main island has a total
land area of about 263 square miles (about the size of Rhode
Island).
Singapore has no significant natural resources other than
its deep water harbor, but it does have a good geographical
location with a developed infrastructure, an excellent communications
system, political stability and a disciplined work force. |
The government is committed to free trade and will
remain committed to a free international trading system. In
fact, Singapore's economic survival is very much dependent on
an open and predictable international environment that ensures
stable conditions of market access. |
In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into
a thriving center of commerce and industry. Singapore is currently
the world's busiest port, with over 600 shipping lines. In addition,
Singapore is the major shipbuilding, ship-repair and oil-rig
building center in South East Asia. It is also one of the world's
major oil refining and distribution centers, a major supplier
of electronic components and one of the most important financial
focal points of Asia. |
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International banks, insurance
companies, shipping companies, traders and services firms
are an integral part of Singapore's business environment and
business transactions are facilitated by Singapore's superb
communications network which links the Republic to the rest
of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone
systems.
Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities,
fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute
to its success as a leading destination for both business
and pleasure. |
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