Why Raffles chose Singapore?

1. Location

1.1. Strategic

1.1.1. Why?

1.1.1.1. more convenient

1.1.1.1.1. How is it convenient?

2. Excellent Harbour

2.1. Deep waters

2.1.1. Bigger ships

2.1.1.1. enter

2.2. Sheltered

2.2.1. Protected

2.2.1.1. Dutch competition'

2.2.2. Storms

3. British -3 ports,Dutch-9 ports

3.1. Compete with Dutch

3.1.1. Why?

3.1.1.1. control over

3.1.1.1.1. Spice trade

3.2. Control sea routes

3.2.1. bet China and India

3.2.1.1. Why?

3.2.1.1.1. Important for spice trade

3.3. British ports not effective

3.3.1. Location

3.3.1.1. Penang

3.3.1.1.1. Too far north

3.3.1.2. Bencoolen and Batavia

3.3.1.2.1. Longer route

3.3.1.2.2. Dangerous

3.3.1.2.3. West Coast of Sumatra

4. Commanding position

4.1. Protection

4.1.1. China Trade

4.1.1.1. BR trading ships

4.1.2. Pirates

4.1.3. Dutch competition