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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.
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Why is the lion head used as Singapore's national symbol?
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.
What is the Lion City of Asia?
Singapore is the Lion City of Asia. It is symbolised and represented by a Lion.
What do the lion and the tiger on the Singapore crest represents?
The Lion is Singapore and the Tiger is Malaysia.
The sphinix that stands near the great pyramid has the body of a?
Body of a Lion
Why was the merlion half lion half mermaid?
From wiki: The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name - Singapura - meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".
Merlion is the national animal of which country?
The Merlion is a national symbol of Singapore, not its national animal. It is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, representing the nation's origins as a fishing village and its identity as the "Lion City."
Origin of the word Singapore?
Singapore came from Singapura. Singa is lion. Pura is port. When travellers discovered Singapore, the first thing they saw was a lion. That is why they named it Singapura. Then it became Singapore.
What is known as lion capital?
Singapore
Is the lion special to any country?
It is to Singapore as the translation is 'lion city'.
What is the meaning of the Merlion Head?
The Merlion Head is a symbol of Singapore that represents the country's culture and history as a fishing village and trading port. It combines the traits of a lion, symbolizing strength and courage, with the body of a fish, representing Singapore's origins as a humble fishing village.
What is the other name given to Singapore?
From the 14th century, the island has also been known as Singapura (Singapore) which stands for Lion (Singa-) City (-pura).Previously the island was called Temasek ('Sea Town' in Old Javanese, spelt Tumasik)
Singapore's name comes from animal?
lion
