Straits Settlements
geographical name
former country in southeastern Asia on the Strait of Malacca comprising Singapore Island, Penang, and Melaka area 1242 square miles (3229 square kilometers); now divided between the republic of Singapore and the federation of Malaysia
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“Straits Settlements.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Straits%20Settlements. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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