Singapore, a country which is made up of sixty three islands is a place where tourism plays a major role as an industry. This trade contributes large revenue to the country’s economy. This environmental friendly country reflects a culture of diverse ethnic groups combined. The number of tourists visiting the country is increasing rapidly. To cater to the demand the country has many tourist attractions and entertainment events which are capable of mesmerizing the visitor.
Nature sight-seeing is one of the major activities that can be done in this beautiful island. The country has a large number of parks that feature natural tropical environments. Apart from that there are many dining options, shopping facilities, nightlife activities and special tourist events to keep the visitors occupied and entertained.
Located at One Fullerton is the Merlion Park a major tourist attraction in Singapore. Standing at 8.6 meters high and weighing seventy tons is the statue of the Merlion, the official symbol of the nation. The statue has the head of a lion and body of a fish resting on top of waves. The head symbolizes the fable of rediscovering “Singapura” and the tail symbolizes the old city of Temasek. The statue is a mythical creature that that represents the nation’s modest beginning as a fishing village. “Mer” is known as sea and lion is translated to “singa” in Sanskrit language.
The original statue with water gushing through its mouth used to stand in front of the Singapore River. In 2002 this was shifted to the Merlion Park. With the two thousand five hundred square metre park facing the breathtaking Marina Bay, it is said that this place attracts around one million tourists per year. This is considered as one of the most favourite photographic locations for both foreigners and locals.
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