Flag of Singapore

The Flag of Singapore consists of two horizontal halves, red above white. Red symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of men; white stands for purity and virtue. In the upper left corner, a white crescent moon and five white stars form a circle. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise. The five stars stand for democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.

For 140 years (1819-1959), the Union Jack flew over Singapore. Then, on 3 December 1959, the National Flag, an important symbol of independence, was unveiled at the installation of the new Head of State, the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. Also unveiled that day were the State Crest and the National Anthem. The flag was conceived and created by a committee headed by then Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Toh Chin Chye.

References

• "The National Flag." Singapore Infomap website. Accessed on May 10, 2005.
• "The National Flag - Guidelines." Singapore Infomap website. Accessed on May 10, 2005.

National flags

List of national flags | List of national coats of arms

See also: Flag of Singapore, 1959, 2005, 3 December, Coat of Arms of Singapore, List of national coats of arms, List of national flags, Majulah Singapura