Singapore River

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The Singapore River flowing through Singapore

The Singapore River is a river in Singapore. It flows from the Central Area of Singapore to the ocean. It is 11,000 metres (6.8 mi) long. Its mouth was used as a port. It used to be a very busy place in the spice trade. It became very polluted and was cleaned up from 1977 to 1987.[1]

References [change]

  1. ↑ "Heritage Trails :: Singapore River Trail :: Boat Quay". National Heritage Board. http://heritagetrails.sg/content/521/Boat_Quay.html. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
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