Singapore Natural characteristics

1. Physical characteristics

a) small landmass with limited natural resources

b) low-lying island

2. Climatic characteristics

a) tropical equatorial climate

b) experiences Northeast and Southwest monsoons

3. Ecosystems with large biodiversity

a) land-based ecosystem including tropical rainforests

b) coastal ecosystems including inter-tidal areas, mangroves and coral reefs

Singapore has a small landmass of about 700 square kilometres. It has less than 1% of the land is suitable for agriculture. Look at the main land uses below:

Adapted from https://ifonlysingaporeans.blogspot.com/2013/02/land-use-plan.html

 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-location-of-Singapore-within-the-MC-The-directions-for-the-monsoonal-winds-are_fig1_260939063

https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Planning/Long-Term-Plan-Review/Space-for-Our-Dreams-Exhibition/Steward/Multi-Functional-Green-and-Blue

https://mangroveactionsquad.wordpress.com/singapore-got-mangroves-meh/

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Singapores-Southern-Islands-Coral-reef-areas-in-colour-among-Singapores-Southern_fig6_236106451