The earliest known mention of Singapore was a <strong>3rd century Chinese account</strong> which described Singapore as <strong>"Pu-luo-chung"</strong> ("island at the end of a peninsula"). By the 14th century, Singapore had become part of the mighty Sri Vijayan empire and was known as <strong>Temasek</strong> ("Sea Town"). During the 11th century, this strategically-placed island earned a new name — <strong>"Singa Pura"</strong> ("Lion City"). According to legend, a visiting Sri Vijayan prince saw an animal he mistook for a lion and Singapore's modern day name was born.
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