Singapore was called Singapura, which translates as Lion City in Sanskrit, by a Sumatran Prince after he thought he saw a lion on the island (it was probably a tiger). Singapore has the World's busiest port. Singapore is a city, a capital and a state all at once, making it one of only three City States in the world.
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May 3, 2024 · Singapore, city, capital of the Republic of Singapore. It occupies the southern part of Singapore Island. Its strategic position on the ...