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Recently, India and Singapore explored new avenues to strengthen strategic ties during 16ᵗʰ Defence Policy Dialogue.

About Singapore

• Location: It is an island country located off the coast of the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia, between the Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
• Bordered by: It borders South China Sea to the east, the Strait of Malacca to the west, and the Riau Islands lie to the south.
• It is separated from Malaysia by the Johor Strait (North) and from Indonesia by the Singapore Strait.
• Capital City: Singapore
• It is one of the member countries of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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Geographical Features of Singapore

• Climate: It is in the equatorial monsoon region and its climate is characterized by uniformly high temperatures and nearly constant precipitation throughout the year.
• Highest Peak: Its highest point is Timah Hill at 162 metres.
• It is the largest port in Southeast Asia and one of the busiest in the world.

Source: PIB