| Area |
total: 697 sq km (267 sq mi) land: 687 sq km water: 10 sq km |
| Capital | Singapore |
| Largest city (2003 est.) | Singapore, 3,438,600 |
| Other large cities | Jurong, Bukit Panjang, Serangoon, Katong, Changi |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid, rainy; Heavy showers November to January; two distinct monsoon seasons - North-eastern monsoon (December to March) and South-western monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms. Terrain: lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area and nature preserve. |
| Time Difference | UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) |