Asian republic at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula established as a British trading post in 1819 Crossword Clue

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Today is 6 April 2019 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Asian republic at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula established as a British trading post in 1819" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Asian republic at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula established as a British trading post in 1819." The answer for this clue is "SINGAPORE."

There are several key factors that indicate why this answer fits the given clue:

1. Asian republic: Singapore is a city-state located in Southeast Asia. It gained independence from Malaysia in 1965 and is now recognized as an independent republic.
2. Southern end of the Malay Peninsula: Geographically, Singapore is situated at the southernmost tip of the Malay Peninsula, separated from Malaysia by the Johor Strait.
3. Established as a British trading post in 1819: The British East India Company established a trading post in Singapore in 1819 under the leadership of Sir Stamford Raffles. This marked the beginning of Singapore's transformation into a bustling trading hub.

Overall, the combination of being an Asian republic, located at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula, and having a history as a British trading post in 1819 perfectly aligns with the answer "SINGAPORE."

Definition of "SINGAPORE"

a country in SE Asia that consists of the island of Singapore (linked by a causeway to the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula) and about 54 smaller islands; population 5,600,000 (estimated 2015); capital, Singapore City; official languages, Malay, Chinese, Tamil, and English.

 The Crossword clue "Asian republic at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula established as a British trading post in 1819" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	6 April 2019	SINGAPORE