Singapore Situated 1368 kilometer(85 miles)north of the equator, Singapore consists of the main island and some 60 small ones,with a total land area of 6475 square kilometer.The land is generally undulating,with a number of low hills, the highest being the 163metre Bukit Timah Hill.Its geographic location has been a major factor contributing to its growth as a center for trade. Singapore's climate is warm and humid,with only slight variations between the average daytime maximum of 30.8C and evening minimum of 23.9C.There is no marked wet or dry season;rain falls throughout most of the year.However, during the northeast monsoon period from November to January,Singapore receives more rain than usual.Showers are usually sudden and heavy,but brief.The climate makes Singapore ideal for those who enjoy outdoor sports, including sun bathing,swimming,sailing and other water sports.4 Singapore Situated 1368 kilometer (85 miles) north of the equator, Singapore consists of the main island and some 60 small ones, with a total land area of 6475 square kilometer. The land is generally undulating, with a number of low hills, the highest being the 163metre Bukit Timah Hill. Its geographic location has been a major factor contributing to its growth as a center for trade. Singapore's climate is warm and humid, with only slight variations between the average daytime maximum of 30.8℃ and evening minimum of 23.9℃. There is no marked wet or dry season; rain falls throughout most of the year. However, during the northeast monsoon period from November to January, Singapore receives more rain than usual. Showers are usually sudden and heavy, but brief. The climate makes Singapore ideal for those who enjoy outdoor sports, including sun bathing, swimming, sailing and other water sports