What best symbolizes Singapore?

Question

What symbol, structure, creature, thing can best symbolize Singapore, wherein one look at that thing, and you know its Singapore.

Answer 1

the merlion is what they would like to symbolise singapore. once you get here it's everywhere although you can't use it without the government's permission.

chicken rice and hawker centers probably represent the country better however. they are what you see as truly singapore.

the fine city thing is played up. every country has a fine for littering.