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Singapore A to Z

How well do you know Singapore? Guess these features of Singapore's history, culture and society starting with each letter of the alphabet.
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Last updated: June 20, 2020
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Regional organisation of which Singapore was a founding member
A
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Singapore's first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site
B
Botanic Garden
A popular spicy seafood dish that originates from the island
C
Chilli Crab
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a national holiday
D
Deepavali
This performing arts centre is sometimes thought to look like a durian
E
Esplanade
Singapore was the first night circuit in this auto racing championship
F
Formula One
An annual shopping event, where retailers across the country offer significant discounts
G
Great Singapore Sale
Cultural park featuring quirky artwork, including a statue of a young woman breastfeeding an old woman
H
Haw Par Villa
The official residence of the President
I
Istana
Country that invaded Singapore during World War II
J
Japan
A Singlish term of Hokkien origin, referring to a person who is afraid to lose
K
Kiasu
Commonly acknowledged as Singapore's founding father
L
Lee Kuan Yew
The national symbol of Singapore, with the head of a lion and the body of a fish
M
Merlion
Takes place on 9 August each year
N
National Day Parade
The indigenous peoples of the region
O
Orang Laut
The country's ruling party since independence
P
People's Action Party
Singapore has the second highest GDP per capita in Asia, only after this country
Q
Qatar
Malay rock musician, known affectionately as "Papa Rock"
R
Ramli Sarip
This Indonesian prince founded the Kingdom of Singapura in 1299
S
Sang Nila Utama
The island where most male Singaporeans go for their Basic Military Training
T
Tekong
Singapore's main city planning statutory board
U
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Singapore's national flower
V
Vanda Miss Joaquim
The checkpoint at the start of the Johor-Singapore Causeway
W
Woodlands
Blogger and social media influencer, with over 600,000 followers on Instagram
X
Xiaxue
Singapore hosted the inaugural edition of this international sporting event in 2010
Y
Youth Olympic Games
Composer of Singapore's national anthem
Z
Zubir Said
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