The Singapore Strait is a major Shipping route of South East Asia. With a width of about 16 Kilometers and a length of approximately 105 Kilometers the Singapore Strait is located between the Singapore island and the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. The Singapore Strait also connects the Strait of Malacca in the west and the South China Sea in the east. The Keppel Harbor and many other small islands are included within the Singapore Strait. The biggest virtue of the Singapore Strait is that it provides a deep water passage to the Singapore Port making it one of the busiest in the world.
Singapore is an Island Nation located at the Southern tip of the Malaya Peninsula. Singapore is completely made up off Islands and therefore quite naturally Singapore Ports and Singapore Strait are an important part of the countries profile. The Singapore Strait also includes the Johore Strait and is one of the most crowded Straits of the world.
The Ports of Singapore and the Singapore Strait has a very deep impact on the lives and lifestyle of the people living in Singapore. Many of the activities and events are executed with the Ports and the Strait of Singapore as the main attractions. One such event is the Singapore Strait Regatta. One of the most premier Regatta of the world, the Singapore Strait Regatta provides high performance racing conditions. The Singapore Strait Regatta involves racing and cruising of yachts and the competition are held over the ocean courses in the Singapore Straits and Riau waters.
