The rapid rise of Singapore is not a coincidental myth; it is the best case of 'leveraging strengths and avoiding weaknesses.' Singapore's 'strength' is its unique geographical location.
Located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a typical city-state that integrates a nation, capital, city, and island. It is bordered to the north by the Johor Strait and Malaysia, and to the south by the Singapore Strait and Indonesia, just 136.8 kilometers from the equator, covering an area of approximately 669.4 square kilometers. Positioned at the entrance of the 'throat' of maritime trade between the Pacific and Indian Oceans—the Strait of Malacca—it is hailed as the 'throat of the throat.' This clever combination of continental plates has earned Singapore the early reputation of being the 'Crossroads of the East,' evolving into a major center for commerce, communication, and tourism.
