SINGAPORE

[s. 699] : An ksland about 27 miles long by 14 wide, containing an area of 206 square miles; situated at the southern extremity of the Malay peninsula, from which it is separated Ijy a It is strait about three-quarters of a mile wide. a part of the crown colony of Great Britain A number of Straits Settlements. islands adjacent to it are also included named the small in its territory. Europe ans, The population is composed of Chinese, and natives of Malays, India. Sipoliolon Singapore town, at the sou the a is tern part is the seat of government for the Settlements, has a well-defended harbor, and has 12J miles of tramway. The climate is warm, but not unhealthful. 699