Return to Article Strait of Malacca Singapore rests on the strait of Malacca, a connector between the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Singapore from Above An aerial view of the island of Singapore. Map of Singapore A map of Singapore and the surrounding area. "Plan of the Town of Singapore" In 1822, Lieutenant Philip Jackson introduced The Plan of the Town of Singapore outlining the potential physical development of Singapore. German Map of Singapore, 1888 1888 German map of Singapore. Srivijaya Empire Singapore was once part of the Srivijaya Empire, location pictured here. Return to top