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National Flag
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The 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.
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| Location |
Singapore is approximately 137 km north of the equator, or about one degree north of the equator, between latitudes 1º 09´N and 1º 29´N and longitudes 103º 36´E and 104º 25´E. The mainland is 42km east to west and 23km north to south.
Maps courtesy of www.theodora.com/maps used with permission.
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| The Origin of the National Flag of Singapore |
The National Flag of Singapore is a symbol of statehood. It replaced the Union Jack, which had flown over Singapore for 140 years (1819-1959). It was the committee headed by Dr Toh Chin Chye, the then Deputy Prime Minister, which first conceived and created the flag. Together with the State Crest and the National Anthem, it was unveiled on 3 December 1959, at the installation of the new Head of State, the Yang di-Pertuan Negara, at the City Hall steps. Upon independence in 1965, it was adopted as the National Flag.
National Anthem: Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore)
Picture right is the State Crest of Singapore. |
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Other info
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Population
About 4.1 million as of 2003. Make up of different ethnic group: Chinese, Malays, Indians & others.
Land Area
Approximately 685.4 sq km.
Climate
High humidity and abundant rainfall. With an average daily temperature of 24.7°C - 31.3°C.
Highest Point
Bukit Timah Hill
163.63 m
Languages
4 official languages are Malay (national language), English (used for business & administration), Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil. |
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