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How did Singapore get its own name?
Singapore's name actually came from Sang Nila Utama who named Temasek (malay for fishing port) as Singapura (Malay for lion city) after seeing a lion on the island, which later changed into Singapore (though the independence or the merger with Malaysia).
What does the Singapore lion head stands for?
It is told in a story that before Singapre was founded, the prince from the neighbouring island, Sang Nila Utama, was exploring the seas for new land and made landfall on a new island. Upon arrival, he and his men were greeted by a strange sight; the appearrance of a powerful beast with a golden mane - that which we call a Lion. Then th e Prince named the island 'Singapura' or the City of Lions due to his encounter.
The name of the place which means 'Sea Town' or 'Sea Port'?
Based on wat I know, the name is "Temasek" which is called singapura or lion city...
Why is Singapore named as temasek in the past?
Singapore was well-known during the early civilizations of South East Asia for its good trading port. During those times, fishing villagers stayed in the Sea Town (meaning for Temasek) which is now present day Singapore.
What is Singapore's name in the 14th century?
In 1365 it was referred to as Temasek. A later settlement was called Singapura. Recent excavations have shown that Singapura was a port of some importance in the 14th Century
Why did sang nila utama name Singapore Singapore?
he named Singapore Singapore according to this legend... when he was escaping from some people (forgot who :P) on a ship, he saw what his servant believed was a lion on an island where the sand was as white as cloth. he went onto the island andd named it singapore. more into it, 'singa' is Malay for lion and i think the other part of it (unsure of origin of word) means port. he used to set up ports and harbours for trading to take place. And THAT, my friend, is how Singapore got her name :D
List the names of the main ports in Jamaica?
i don't know i get this for my homework and i am trying to find the answer but i can only find one and that is Port Bustamante. done by: stacia
I can't find the slot to plug in my SD adapter?
Most adapters plug into a USB port, if that is the case then find the standard USB port on your computer, it is a small sideways rectangular port.
Where do you find obd port on a 1988 s10?
good luck! There is no OBD port on a vehicle that old
Where is the refrigerant charge port on your Renault megane?
You can find the refrigerant charge port on top of the air conditioner compressor. The refrigerant charge port will be labeled as the low pressure port.
What would you find in a decanter?
Port or brandy.
Why is the port of Aden important to Yemen?
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