The Regions of Singapore

Despite Singapore's comparatively compact size, its regions differ significantly from each other. The centre of Singapore consists of areas which were established during the city's original colonial era, with buildings designed by European architects, alongside old quarters of Singapore's native population that have been preserved to the present day in their original authentic appearance, despite the high-rise building going on around them – and also some modern business areas with shops, hotels, banks and office buildings. Industrial regions are some way from the centre. One example is the manufacturing area of Jurong – whose construction during the 1970s proved the catalyst for attracting much-needed foreign investment capital. The residential areas date from many different periods, and differ according to period, social status and storey-height. 

Singapore is a country encompassing 63 islands, including the main Singapore Island itself. 
Some of the smaller islands have been linked together, and some others have been delineated for special use – for industry, for military use, or as leisure and entertainment zones.