Straits Settlements


Straits Settlements

geographical name

Definition of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

former country SE Asia 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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