National Symbols of Singapore

Last updated on April 18th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 18, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

Singapore is a country in Asia. The official name of Singapore is the Republic of Singapore. It shares borders with 2 countries: Malaysia, and Indonesia. The people of Singapore are called Singapore. The country is in Southeastern Asia, with islands between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Singapore has also been influenced. The etymology of Singapore can be defined as; “Lion City”, from Singapura (in Malay) derives from the Sanskrit word ‘simhapura’.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Singapore include Chinese, Malay, and Indians.

Singapore Airlines is the national airline of Singapore. The national colors of the country are red and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is SGP.

Singapore is known for its Singapore is known for delicious food, cleanliness, strict laws, and attractions such as Marina Bay. The national dish of Singapore is Chicken rice. Singapore sling cocktail, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Singapore is Violin.

The country has the time zone UTC+8 (Singapore Standard Time) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Singapore is divided into 5 districts and 31 constituencies. The capital of the country is Singapore, which is also the largest city in Singapore.

The literacy rate in Singapore is 97.0%.

The country’s total area is 728.3 km² (281.2 sq mi), and the total population is 5,850,342. The country’s average elevation is 15 m (49 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Lowland; gently undulating central plateau containing a water catchment area and nature preserve. The country’s usual climate is tropical; hot, humid, and rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons – Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon – frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Singapore has 193 km of coastline.

The Singapore dollar serves as the national unit of currency, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Singapore is .sg and the country code is +65. Lion, merlion (mythical half lion-half fish creature), and orchid is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Singapore serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Singapore is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Singapore is the Baju kurung, and 9 August is designated as National Day. In Singapore, the majority of the population practices Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and folk religion as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Singapore has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Singapore’s national bird is the Crimson sunbird, while its national animal is the Asiatic lion. The national flower is Hybrid orchid, whereas the national tree of Singapore is the Tembusu tree, and the highest peak is Bukit Timah.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Singapore is Merlion.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Singapore and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Singapore is Edwin Thumboo.

Lee Kuan Yew is the founder of Singapore. The country’s national anthem was written and composed by Zubir Said.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Singapore is Lim Bo Seng Memorial, and the country’s national hero is Lim Bo Seng.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Former City Hall is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Singapore is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Commonwealth of Nations, and United Nations (UN). Singapore collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Passion Made Possible” whereas, “Majulah Singapura – “Onward Singapore” is the official motto of the country.

Lee Hsien Loong is the current Prime minister of Singapore, and Halimah Yacob is the President.

Singapore has declared Malay as the country’s official language.

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Singapore can be found in the table of contents –

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Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Sea Town
Official name(s)	Republic of Singapore
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Singapore (official, English)
Regional location	Southeastern Asia, with islands between Malaysia and Indonesia
Country name etymology	"Lion City", from Singapura (in Malay) derives from the Sanskrit word simhapura
Climate	Tropical; hot, humid, and rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms
Terrain	Lowland; gently undulating central plateau containing a water catchment area and nature preserve
Population	5,850,342
National Day	9 Aug 1965
Language(s)	Malay
Religion	Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and folk religion
Country code	+65
Literacy rate	97.0%
Currency	Singapore dollar
Capital city	Singapore
ISO	SGP
Domain(TLD)	.sg
Ethnicity	Chinese, Malay, and Indians
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Singapore
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	728.3 km² (281.2 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+8 (Singapore Standard Time)
Average elevation	15 m (49 ft)
Coastline	193 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Singapore

Motto of Singapore

Majulah Singapura - "Onward Singapore"

National animal of Singapore

The National animal of Singapore is Asiatic lion

National flower of Singapore

The National flower of Singapore is Hybrid orchid. Botanical name is Orchidaceae.

National bird of Singapore

The National bird of Singapore is Crimson sunbird

Rest of the National symbols of Singapore 👇

Neighbouring countries of Singapore

Singapore Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Though a tree grow ever so high, the falling leaves return to the ground.

To bend a bamboo, start when it is a shoot.

To truly love your wife, leave her alone every once in a while.

When you go away, the conversation changes.

Where there is sugar, there are bound to be ants.

Where there’s a carcass, there will be vultures.

You can’t get at the precious sago without first breaking the bark.

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