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On the scale of a world map, Sri Lanka, a country known until the 1970s as Ceylon, looks like a small drop on the surface of the Indian Ocean. In fact, the island is large enough to offer the eye a variety of landscapes worthy of an entire continent. From north to south it has a length of 435 km, from east to west – 235 km. This gives the island an area of 65,600 km2. On tropical beaches, the…
The “pearl” of the Indian Ocean – the flourishing country of Sri Lanka on the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – is famous for its ancient history, traditions and rich culture. The blessed land as the world center of Buddhism is imbued with peace. Temples, monasteries, treasuries, statues and ruins of ancient cities constitute the historical heritage of this country. A Rich tropical forests and exotic landscapes amaze with their beauty. The golden coast, azure ocean, clear skies and emerald…
Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern tip of India. The country is mostly flat, in the southern central region there are mountains that are over 2,438 meters high. The Sinhalese are the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka today. Tamils are the second largest ethnic group on the island. Until 1972 the country was called Ceylon. It was occupied by the Portuguese in 1505. Then the Dutch India Company seized power and from 1796…
Sri Lanka – country information Country name Sri Lanka Official name Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Capital Colombo Continent Asia Area 65,610 km2 Population 20,277,597 (2012) The highest mountains Pidurutalágala 2518 m Longest rivers They were swinging State system a presidential-type pluralistic republic and a unicameral parliament The biggest cities Colombo (capital) 1,550,000, Moravia 180,000, Japan (Jaffna) 150,000 Official language Sinhala, Tamil Ethnicity/National Composition Sinhalese 76%, Tamil 17%, Sri Lankan Moors 7% Religious affiliation Buddhist 70%, Hindu 15.5%, Muslim…