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Singapore National Flag

The flag of Singapore has multiple features with each depicting a significant meaning. The red horizontal stripe represents brotherhood and equality. The horizontal white stripe below stands for purity and virtue. The crescent moon symbolizes a new nation that is going to continue to grow, while the five stars represent democracy, progress, justice, peace and equality. Which are all ideals Singapore finds extremely important. This design was first hoisted in 1959, before being declared as Singapore’s national flag in 1965. The flag was designed by Dr Toh Chin Chye and his committee, as the country wanted to replace the Union Jack which had previously been used for 140 years.

Singapore has a population of approximately 6 million people, most of which live on the main island. However, there are an additional 63 islands with the majority being uninhabited. The most popular island other than the main island is that of Sentosa, which houses attractions such as Universal Studios and Waterworld. The capital city of Singapore is Singapore making it one of three surviving city-states in the world, along with Monaco and Vatican City.

The name Singapore originates from the word Singapura, which translates to ‘lion city’. It was named this by Sumatran prince, Sang Nila Utama, who thought he saw a lion while hunting. However, there have never been lions found outside of captivity in Singapore. In Singapore, there is plenty of biodiversity, in Bukit Timah Reserve there are more species of tree than in the entirety of the continent of North America. There are four official languages in Singapore these are English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay, which is also the national language.

Flags, Desk Flag Singapore Heathcote

With more than 25 Years' Experience in the flag Business, Flags Down Under has a huge range of flags and Desk flags in stock ready for dispatch to Heathcote.

Show pride in your heritage and be the first in Heathcote to decorate your House or Restaurant with a Singapore Flag,

Organising a House Party or Event in Heathcote. Flags Down Under can provide you with all international flags, flag buntings, handheld flags. Desk flags are very popular for school projects.

Harmony Day at school in Heathcote. Children are proud of their heritage, they like to show off Mum's cooking, their national dress. Complete the dress up with a Singapore flag and a Singapore Handheld Flag for the school parade,

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