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Maps, National Symbols

1. National Flag

2.  Maps

3.  National Anthem

MAJULAH SINGAPURA
Mari kita rakyat Singapura
Sama-sama menuju bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang mulia
Berjaya Singapura

Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura

(English Translation)

ONWARD SINGAPORE

Come, fellow Singaporeans
Let us progress towards happiness together
May our noble aspiration bring
Singapore success

Come, let us unite
In a new spirit
Let our voices soar as one
Onward Singapore
Onward Singapore

4.  National coat of arms (State Crest)

5.  Our Pledge

We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society
based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and
progress for our nation.

6.  The Lion Head Symbol

The Origin
As recorded in the 13th century Malay Annals, a prince from Palembang was shipwrecked and washed ashore to an unknown island. Subsequently, he saw a creature which he believed was a lion and named the island "Singa Pura" ("Lion City") - from which the name Singapore was derived.

The Lion Head Symbol was first introduced in 1986 as an alternative National Symbol. This is so since the National Flag and State Crest have legal restrictions which prohibit their use for non-government and commercial purposes. The then Ministry of Communications and Information had launched a search among art institutions and advertising agencies for a logo that could best exemplify the characteristics of a nation. Eventually, the Lion Head Symbol was chosen because of the nation's reputation as the Lion City.

Its meaning
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

7.  National Flower

The Origin
The Vanda Miss Joaquim, an orchid variety, is Singapore's national flower. It is an indigenous hybrid between the Vanda teres and the Vanda hookerana and was first discovered in the garden of Miss Agnes Joaquim in 1893. It was registered within the same year.

On 15 April 1981, following an announcement by then Minister of Culture S. Dhanabalan, the Vanda Miss Joaquim was proclaimed the national flower of Singapore. The selection of a national flower was part of our overall effort at fostering national pride and a sense of identity.

Its Meaning
Vanda Miss Joaquim was chosen as Singapore's national flower from among 40 other contenders, including some 30 orchids. It was selected particularly because of its hardy and resilient qualities and its ability to bloom throughout the year. These are characteristics which reflect Singapore's quest for progress and excellence in all aspects of life.

8.  Singapore's Shared Values

• Nation before community and society before self

• Family as the basic unit of society

• Community support and respect for the individual

• Consensus, not conflict

• Racial and religious harmony