The Merlion

Merlion is a mythical beast with half-lion and half-fish body. The upper half of the torso is lion-like and the lower half fish. Legend has it that a Sumatran prince saw this mythical animal and named the island (erstwhile Singapore) as Singapura (Singa - lion, pura - city), which is now Singapore (Lion-city).

Singapore :: Magical Sentosa - Island of joy and fun

January 29th 2006
With a 4 holiday lined up for the Chinese New year, i packed up my backpack, for a fun trip to Sentosa - the fun island, to the south of Singapore. The word Sentosa in malay language means, peace and tranquility. To the contrary, its an island of gr8 fun, merry and enjoyment. I was traveling with two of my friends, studying in my same programme (MS) in Singapore. Sentosa is a small island rough ... read more

Asia » Singapore » Sentosa Island

Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more

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