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Legend has it that Sang Nila Utama, Singapore's founder, saw a lion when he set foot on the island, thus naming it Singapura, 'singa' meaning lion in Malay, and 'pura' meaning city in Sanskrit. Translating it, Lion City.
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What country has a lion as its national symbol?
LION is the national symbol of United Kingdom.
Why was the lion head symbol introduced?
It was intended as an easily recognisable national symbol that is less formal than the other national symbols. It can be freely used to promote Singapore's identity.
What is the national animal of Netherlands?
The Lion is the national animal of the Netherlands.
What is englands national symbol?
The Lion and the Unicorn in chains.
Who created the lion head symbol?
Michael Lee
How did the lion become the national animal for Bulgaria?
The lion is a symbol of strength, courage and wisdom. So it was picked
A griffin has the head of which creature?
a lion. well, the griffindor house of the harry potter books has a lion symbol.
How many countries have the lion as their national animal?
LOIN is the national symbol of United Kingdom
What is the national bird of Holland?
They don't have one, but they do have a national animal: the lion.
What is the national animal of Kenya?
The African lion is the official national animal of Kenya
What are the five partings on the lion head symbol signify?
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What is the official symbol of the Moroccan national football team?
The puma is the official symbol of the Moroccan national football team.But it is one of two symbols for Morocco's team. The other, unofficial but much beloved symbol is the lion (Panthera leo). In fact, the team's current head coach, Eric Maria Gerets (b. May 18, 1954) is nicknamed "lion from Rekem." The phrase honors Rekem, as the Belgian club where he first began his soccer career as a defender some 40 years ago.
