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2 days ago · Sri Lanka, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times. Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948.
- Industry
Sri Lanka - Tea, Rubber, Tourism: Sri Lanka’s...
- Reconstruction
Sri Lanka - Reconstruction, Economy, Tourism: Sri Lanka...
- Land
Sri Lanka - Indian Ocean, Tropical Climate, Wildlife: A...
- Plant and Animal Life
Sri Lanka - Wildlife, Flora, Fauna: Sri Lanka’s natural...
- Independent Ceylon (1948–71)
Sri Lanka - Island Nation, Culture, History: Actual...
- Growth of Nationalist Power
Sri Lanka - Independence, Ethnic Conflict, Buddhism: During...
- Demographic Trends
Sri Lanka - Population, Migration, Density: At independence...
- British Ceylon (1796–1900)
Sri Lanka - British Rule, Colonialism, Independence: The...
- Industry
3 days ago · Sri Lanka has a long history as a trading hub as a result of being located at the centre of east–west trade and irrigated agriculture in the hinterland, which is known from historical texts surviving within the island and from accounts of foreign travellers.
4 days ago · Visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Sri Lanka. As of 2024, Sri Lankan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 44 countries and territories, ranking the Sri Lankan passport 97th in the world according to the Henley Passport ...
2 days ago · Sri Lanka’s bilateral unpaid debt Sri Lanka’s total bilateral unpaid debt amounts to 10, 588 million dollars. China pact China, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender, opted to stay out of the platform, but attended the discussions as an observer. Colombo has been negotiating its debt treatment with Beijing bilaterally and has clinched a deal.
Jun 1, 2024 · Check out these 20 cities (and a few towns) in Sri Lanka for rich heritage, horn honking tuk-tuks, charm, culture, and ounces of history. Sri Lanka’s cities are home to welcoming and friendly locals, ancient temples, fascinating architecture, and the rural scenic landscapes are never too far away.
4 days ago · Sri Lankan Tamils constitute an overwhelming majority of the population in the Northern Province and are the largest ethnic group in the Eastern Province. [1] They are minority in other provinces. 70% of Sri Lankan Tamils in Sri Lanka live in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
Jun 20, 2024 · Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world.
