The map is part of an atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World), which is widely recognised as the world’s first comprehensive modern atlas. All the maps were standardised in uniform size and format. Singapore is rendered as “Cingatola”, and located at the southern portion of the Malayan Peninsula. This placement continued to be replicated in many subsequent maps, where “Singapura” and its variant toponyms were placed in close proximity ranging from present day Tanjung Pengerang to Johor Bahru.