Symbol of Singapore

Singapore comes from the word "Singapura".

In the 13th century, a Sumatran prince caught in a storm,was shipwrecked and washed ashore to an island.
On the Island he spotted a beast that looked like a Lion, so he named the Island Singa Pura, which is Malay for Lion City.
In the year 1819, Singapore was founded as a British trading colony by Sir Stamford Raffles.
The lion head symbol was introduced in 1986 as an alternative national symbol of Singapore.
The lion head symbolises strength and excellence, courage, as well as resilience in the face of challenges.
Singapore is one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international trading links.