Fort Canning Hill
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Fort Canning Hill, formerly Government Hill, Singapore Hill and Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill in Malay), or simply known as Fort Canning, is a prominent hill, about 48 metres (157 ft) high, in the southeast portion of Singapore, within the Central Area that forms Singapore's central business district.
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Fort Canning Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 156 feet (48 m) |
Coordinates | 1°17′40″N 103°50′49″E |
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Native name | Bukit Larangan (Malay) |
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Location | Museum Planning Area, Singapore |
Parent range | 18 hectares (180,000 m2) |
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Mountain type | hill |
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The hill has a long history intertwined with that of the country due to its location as the highest elevation within walking distance to the city's civic district, within the Downtown Core. It is also a popular location for exhibitions, concerts and outdoor recreation.