The Merlion

An iconic statue of a lion head with a fish body. This symbol is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.

"The body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, meaning 'sea town' in Old Javanese. Its head represents Singapore's original name, Singapura, or 'lion city' in Malay." (YourSingapore.com)Read more