Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Time for Travelling... To my homeland...
As a Singaporean, think i should introduced my hometown... To everyone who may happened to have interest with this lion city... Or for hoiliday, shopping or even sightseeing...
The Singapore flag consists of two equal horizontal sections, red above white. In the upper left section are a white crescent moon, and five white stars forming a circle. Each feature of the flag has its own distinctive meaning and significance. Red symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of man. White signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant. The five stars stand for the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Even though Singapore is a very very small dot that you see in the map but it does have eveything... Name it and you will get it... =)
The Singapore flag consists of two equal horizontal sections, red above white. In the upper left section are a white crescent moon, and five white stars forming a circle. Each feature of the flag has its own distinctive meaning and significance. Red symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of man. White signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant. The five stars stand for the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. 
The lion head symbolises courage, strength and excellence, as well as resilience in the face of challenges. It is in solid red against a white background - the colours of the national flag. Its mane's five partings represent the same five ideals that are embodied in the five stars of the national flag, namely democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Its tenacious mien symbolises resolve to face and overcome any challenges.
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.
Firstly, let talk about the land and population of Singapore...
Land and Climate
Singapore total land area: 699.4 sq km.
Comprises one main island (617.1 sq km) and some 63 offshore islands.
Among the offshore islands, the larger ones are Pulau Tekong (2365.5 hectares), Pulau Ubin (1023.9 hectares) and Sentosa (460 hectares).
Climate: Singapore has an equatorial climate, which is warm and humid all year round. Rain falls throughout the year. (especially near the year end, Oct - Dec)
Average daily temperature: 26.8ºC
Average daily maximum: 30.9ºC
Average daily minimum: 23.9ºC
Annual rainfall: 2,345 mm
Average daily relative humidity: 84.3%
People
Singapore's people are largely descendents of immigrants from the Malay Peninsula, China and the Indian sub-continent.
Total population (end-June 2007): 4.59 million
Resident population (Singapore citizens and permanent residents) (end-June 2007): 3.58 million
Population profile by race (2006): Chinese (75.2%); Malays (13.6%); Indians (8.8%); Others (2.4%)
Official languages: English (language of administration), Chinese (Mandarin), Malay (National language) and Tamil
Most popular Religions believed: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism
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written at 8:38 PM
