STRAITS SETTLEMENTS


Meaning of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS in English

geographical name former country SE Asia bordering on Strait of Malacca & comprising Singapore Island, Penang, & Melaka area 1242 square miles (3229 square kilometers ); now divided between Singapore (republic) & Malaysia (federation)

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