Asian Network of Major Cities 21

Singapore is a vibrant, multi-cultural city-state, and the financial centre of Asian and Pacific region. It possesses a highly-developed infrastructure with world-class airport and port facilities and an excellent communications network linking it to the rest of the world. Singapore needs technology and creativity to overcome the challenges of its limited land resource and growing city. For example, it is exploring the development of high-rise, high-density developments, implementing a deep tunnel sewerage system, and encouraging high-rise greenery. Apart from being an important oil refining and distribution centres and a major supplier of electronic components, Singapore is also developing its capabilities in research and development. The four official languages in Singapore are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. English is the language of business and administration and is widely spoken.

Total area ：　710ｋm²

Natural environment：　Singapore is made up of one main island and 63 offshore islands.

Climate / annual average temperature / annual average precipitation ：　 Equatorial climate, warm and humid all year around / 26.8ºC / 2,345mm

Urban problems ：　No serious urban problems.

Urban planning ：　 The key proposals in the Concept plan 2001 are; 1. Providing more new homes in familiar places, 2. Introducing more high-rise city living, 3. Offering more choices for recreation, 4. Allowing greater flexibility for businesses, 5. Establishing a global centre, 6. Building an extensive rail network, 7. Focusing on identity

Ethnicity and language(s) ：　Chinese, Malay, Indian / English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil

Population (2010)：　4,840,000

Outline：　Financial and trade center of Asian and Pacific region

Major industry and main produce ：　High-tech manufacturing and financial services.