| The National Flag |
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The
flag of Singapore consists of two equal horizontal sections,
red above white. In the upper red canton is a white crescent
moon beside five white stars within a circle. Red symbolises
universal brotherhood and equality of man while white
signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue.
The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant,
illuminated by the ideals of democracy, peace, progress,
justice and equality as signified by the five stars. The
ratio of the width to its length of the flag is two to
three. |
| The National Coat of
Arms |
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The national coat
of arms of Singapore consists of a shield emblazoned with
a white crescent moon and five white stars against a red
background. Supporting the shield are a lion on the left
and a tiger on the right. Below the shield is a banner
inscribed with the Republic's motto, Majulah Singapura
(Let Singapore Flourish). The lion represents Singapore
itself, and the tiger, the island's historical links with
Malaysia. |
| The National
Symbol |
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The lion,
from which the name Singapore was derived, symbolises
courage, strength and excellence. It is in solid red against
a white background, the colours of the national flag.
Its mane's five partings, representing the five ideals-
democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality - are
as embodied in the five stars of the national flag. The
lion's tenacious mien symbolises the nation's single minded
resolve to face any challenges and overcome any obstacles.
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Source:
Singapore Facts and Pictures 1998 |
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