World Congress on Pediatric Research May 10-11, 2021 Singapore, Singapore

Singapore, city, capital of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies the southern part of the

island of Singapore. Its strategic position on the strait between the Indian Ocean and the

South China Sea, complemented by its deep-water port, has made it the largest port in

Southeast Asia and one of the largest shopping centers in the world. world. The city,

once a separateentity, came to dominate the island as the Republic of Singapore became

essentially a city-state. Singapore - known as "Lion City" or "Garden City", the latter for

its many parks and tree-lined streets - has also been called "Instant Asia" because it offers

the tourist a quick glimpse into the cultures that are made there. by immigrants from all parts

of Asia. Although predominantly. Chinese, it has significant Malay and Indian minorities.

 

Singapore's port area, one of the largest in the world, covers 93 km2.  The Singapore Port

Authority operates six gateways (Jurong Port, Container Terminal, Keppel, Telok Ayer,

Sembawang and Pasir Panjang Docks) which provide facilities for ships ranging from ocean

-going liners to lighters. Keppel Docks, which are protected between Brani and Sentosa Islands,

are deep water and contain important docks and warehouses. Keppel is Southeast Asia's main

transshipment point for exports of oil, rubber, plywood, lumber and spices. The port's main
imports include machinery, textiles and rice. The Malaysian rail system from  Bangkok and Kuala

Lumpur ends in Singapore.