3 ATLASES
History of Singapore in maps
Singapore as it appears in 3 interactive history atlases, from 1954 to 1989: Singapore. Each era below lists who ruled the land and when control changed, linked to the dated map that shows it.
WW2 is free in full, and chapter 1 of every atlas is free. A free account opens 3 more chapters a day. Starter, at $9 a month, opens all 21 with no daily limit — see the plans.
What was Singapore before it was Singapore? The sections below follow this land through every era covered by the Maps of History atlases: who ruled it, what it was called, and when control changed. Each line links to the dated map. Modern borders serve as an approximation, as each atlas says on the map itself.
Singapore · WWI
Singapore · Cold War
COLD WAR: EVERY CHAPTER AND MAP →
Singapore · Refugee crises
Singapore allowed boat people to land only when another country had guaranteed their resettlement within ninety days. They stayed in a single camp at Hawkins Road. Officials presented the strict policy as the only option for a crowded city. It limited the island’s long-term responsibilities by making admission depend on places available elsewhere.
| Western bloc or democracy — the opening position | |
| First asylum restricted | |
| First asylum open |
REFUGEE CRISES: EVERY CHAPTER AND MAP →
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