The mythical merlion is a national icon of what Asian nation?

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THE MYTHICAL MERLION IS A NATIONAL ICON OF WHAT ASIAN NATION?

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• Singapore
• Malaysia

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Explanation:

[STC008502]. It is thought that the mythical merlion, which is half-lion and half-fish, represents the beginnings of Singapore as a fishing hamlet, as well as the city’s original name of Singapura, which translates to “Lion City” in Malay. The merlion is a national image of Singapore. A monument of a particularly well-known merlion was first presented to the public in 1972 at the mouth of the Singapore River. However, it was eventually relocated to its current location in Merlion Park, which overlooks Marina Bay.