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What is Singapura?
This Malay name was given to the island by prince Sang Nila Utama during the 13th century, and it means "Lion City".
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Who is Mr Lee Kuan Yew?
This person was the first Prime Minister of Singapore.
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Who is Phua Chu Kang?
This Singaporean construction contractor is famous for his yellow boots.
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What is the Youth Olympic Games?
This inaugural event organized by the International Olympic Committee was hosted by Singapore in 2010.
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What is OSIM?
This company produces products for improving one's well-being, and is famous for its massage chairs.
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What is the Little Red Dot?
This epithet was purportedly initially used disparagingly by former Indonesian President Habibie in 1998, but is now used with pride because of the nation's success despite our limited physical size.
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Who is Mr S Rajaratnam?
This man wrote the Singapore Pledge, and was also Singapore's first foreign minister.
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What is Growing Up?
This TV drama was set in Singapore between the 1960s to 1980s and debuted in 1996.
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Who is Nila?
This is the name of the official mascot of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games.
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What is Creative Technology?
This company revolutionised the computer audio industry worldwide with its computer soundcards.
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What is Syonan-to?
During the Japanese Occupation, this Japanese name for Singapore meant "light of the south island".
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Who is Dr Goh Keng Swee?
This person established the EDB in 1961, and as the nation's first Defence Minister, pushed for National Service.
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What is the Pyramid Game?
This TV game show is NOT about those large ancient structures built by the Egyptians.
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Who is Tan Howe Liang?
This man won Singapore's first Olympic medal at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics in weightlifting.
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What is Banyan Tree?
This international hospitality brand manages and develops resorts, hotels and spas in Asia, America, Africa and Middle East, and was founded in Singapore in 1994.
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What is Pulau Ujong?
This ancient 3rd century name for Singapore in Malay means "island at the end" in English.
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Who is Dr Toh Chin Chye?
This man headed the team that designed our national flag and coat of arms.
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What is Dong Xi Zai Na Li???
This local IKEA commercial featured gangsters and Chua Enlai (from the Noose).
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What is Silat?
This form of martial arts has a Malay name, is practiced in Southeast Asia and is included in the SEA Games.
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What is Raoul?
The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton wore a dress by this homegrown apparel brand during her visit to Singapore in 2012.
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