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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Sri Lanka Encyclopedia ArticleSri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Sinhalese: , Tamil: இலங்கை; known as Ceylon before 1972) is an island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India. It is home to around twenty million people. Because of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia, and has been a center of Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times. Today, the country is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation, with more than a quarter of the population following faiths other than Buddhism, notably Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population, with Tamils, who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, forming the largest ethnic minority. Other communities include the Muslim Moors and Malays and the Burghers. Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts and rubber, Sri Lanka boasts a progressive and modern industrial economy and the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination. After over two thousand years of rule by local kingdoms, parts of Sri Lanka were colonized by Portugal and the Netherlands beginning in the 16th century, before the control of the entire country was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. During World War II, Sri Lanka served as an important base for Allied forces in the fight against the Japanese Empire. A nationalist political movement arose in the country in the early 20th century with the aim of obtaining political independence, which was eventually granted by the British after peaceful negotiations in 1948.
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GNU Free Documentation License Sri Lanka Questions & AnswersWhat is the most pressing need in Sri Lanka today? Q. My daughter is conducting research for an international service project. She is planning to travel to Sri Lanka this spring and would like to know what is needed most at this time. Asked by PaxMaker - Tue Jan 1 18:47:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. i hope these sites help with what your looking for Answered by Bridget M - Tue Jan 1 22:26:47 2008 What is the cost of living in Sri Lanka and what is the lifestyle for expats? Q. I am being employed by a Healthcare Company in Sri Lanka. I would like to know more about cost of living. Asked by Pravin T - Sun May 20 06:58:14 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Cost of Living for Sri Lankans is pretty high. Where in SL are u employed? If it is Colombo, it will be very convenient for you.Will u be living alone or with family? If you are living alone,Rent typically, SLR 15k, Basic Utility Bills 2500, Transport cost would be cheap if travelling by bus.A salary of SLR 50K should be minimum to save as well. Let me know, if u need anything else. Answered by Babygirl - Sun May 20 07:16:35 2007 How can I get the English translations of the names of plants and animals in Sri Lanka?
Q. It is hard to find about plants and animals in Sri Lanka in internet because it is very difficult to find the names of them in English or scientific names.is there any sri lankan web sites telling about this. Asked by angel a - Mon May 5 11:51:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. ask me Answered by Joe M - Mon May 5 15:53:12 2008
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... ReliefWeb (press release), Switzerland - 5 hours ago Polonnaruwa is one of the districts in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka where the majority of the population depends on agriculture. ... War displaced will be cared for: Colombo Hindu all 3 news articles
AFP India warns Sri Lanka it might not win war with rebels: report AFP - Aug 12, 2008 SINGAPORE (AFP) India has warned neighbouring Sri Lanka that it may not be able to win an ongoing war against separatist Tamil Tiger rebels despite recent ...
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Sri Lanka says another 32 killed in fighting AFP - Aug 12, 2008 COLOMBO (AFP) Sri Lankan security forces have killed another 26 Tamil Tiger rebels for the loss of six of their own soldiers in the latest fighting in the ...
From Google News Search: "Sri Lanka" Sri Lanka Images www.mission.cef.fr 205 x 154 | 7.20kB avant tout par le massif montagneux qui occupe le centre et le sud de l' le, et dont le plus haut sommet s' l ve 2524 m. De magnifiques chutes d'eau descendent de cette montagne. L'Eglise au Sri Lanka Les v ques du Sri Lanka demandent Dieu le don de la paix. C'est le souhait de toute l'Eglise, de toutes les Eglises et sans doute de tout le source page  www.lib.utexas.edu 775 x 1312 | 187.80kB Sri Lanka (Ethnic communities and religions, Population density, Land use and economic activity) 1976 (188K) source page
From Yahoo Image Search: "Sri Lanka" Sri Lanka Videos www.youtube.com srilankanlion Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:51:26 PST Sri Lanka Air Force bombers destroy a major Terrorist Camp. srilankanlion. 3 min - Jan 3, 2007. Sri Lankan Govt. rejects LTTE(Tamil Tiger) propaganda on Illuppaikadavai air strikes(2007 Jan. 03,) The Sri Lankan government completly rejects the false information spread by the LTTE on the air strikes carried out by the Air Force on a sea tiger base in Illuppaikadavai, north of Mannar in the morning hours yesterday (02) The government believes that the LTTE is attempting to mislead the International community. The sea tiger base at Illuppaikadavai was a well-identified target, which was under constant observation by the Air Force. The government reiterates that the Air Force carried out this attack on a well-identified sea tiger base and not on a civilian settlement. The LTTE's claim that the injured civilians were taken to the Kilinochchi hospital is a total lie as the nearest hospital to Iluppaikadavai is the fully equipped Mannar hospital. If … video.google.com Journeyman Pictures Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST Sri Lanka - The Failed Peace. Journeyman Pictures. 7 min - Oct 30, 2006. Sri Lanka s 2002 ceasefire is slowly falling apart. An Island famed for its beauty has once again fallen victim to the conflict between the majority Singhalese and The Tamil Tigers. We offer you a timely retrospective.Since the 2004 Tsunami, peace between the government and Tamil Tigers has been under threat. Disputes over aid have left the island divided. Parents can t feed their children anymore. The situation is dramatic , complains one islander. After Tamil Tigers cut off drinking water supplies in the north, the army retaliated with bombs and 3000 troops. A new round of violence was triggered and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation have so far failed. As Ferial Ashraff of the Ministry of Industry admits: We ve reached a point at which we can t possibly trust each other anymore. Hopes for a peaceful Sri Lanka are fading.  www.youtube.com SuduSevaneli Mon, 26 May 2008 20:53:16 PDT Sri lanka Consul General Bandula Jayasekera debate with CTC. SuduSevaneli. 10 min - May 27, 2008. Posted by: United Sri Lankans of Canada -Interview on Omni news with Sri Lankan Consul General to Toronto, Bandula Jayasekera and David Poopalapillai of Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC). The interview discusses the network put in place by Liberation Tamil Tigers of Eeelam Terrorists to harass and collect money from innocent Sri Lankan Tamils living in Toronto etc. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and other sources have alleged that Canadian Tamil Congress is the number one front line organization and the face of LTTE in Toronto as of now. This is due to the ban imposed by the government of Canada in 2006 causing pro LTTE organizations to go underground. After the crack down on World Tamil Movement and other LTTE institutions in April of 2008 by Canadian Authorities, RCMP has clearly indicated that organizations such as Canadian Tamil Congress have a credibility issue on their hands a…
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