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Sri Lanka
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island nation in South Asia surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar. In 2009, the city had an estimated population of 20 million.
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the largest city in sri lanka is colombo. it has a population of 648,034. the Latitude, 6.932, Longitude, 79.848.
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Do giraffes live in Sri Lanka?
Giraffes do not currently live in Madagascar. They do live in areas of Southeastern Africa in countries such as Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Niger, and Mozambique.
Professor Mohan Munasinghe - a Sri Lankan physicist, academic and economist. He is the Vice Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC-AR4). Currently he is a Professor of Sustainable Development at the Sustainable Consumption Institute, University of Manchester, and Institute Professor at the Vale Sustainable Development Institute, Federal University of Para, Brazil. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Green Cross International and is a member of the Club of Rome.
How do you say goodnight in Sri Lanka?
Gihilla Ennam Yaaluwa! it says, I'll come back (my) friend! it's the best and warmest way in sinhala(sri lankan language) to greet when you leaving a friend for a long time.
first and last 'a' letters sounds same as, 'Nebula' or 'Eva' word's last letter and long sound in the same word's last letter for 'aa' in the word 'Yaaluwa'. The letters 'am' in the word 'Ennam' is sound's like, the letters 'om' in the word 'come'. With this way you can correctly pronounce the phrase.
Sri Lankan's mainly eat rice, we eat rice with several side dishes which we call 'curries', we also eat bread and other types of food like string hoppers, hoppers, chapathi, Thosai etc.. Sri Lankan food is a little similar to South Indian cousine , but has it's own distinct taste.
Who was the first president of srilanka?
The first President of Sri Lanka was Ranasinghe Premadasa. He was born on June 23, 1924, and was killed by a suicide bomber on May 1, 1993.
What is the natinal game of srilanka?
Well, its probably Cricket! Cause They're Some Cricket Games on TV!
What are the benefits of british in srilanka?
Land, Tax, more knowledge taken from the people of Sri Lanka [if they have some that the British did not], more CHEAP Labour, more resources...etc. etc.
What is the national fruit of Sri Lanka?
Mesua Ferrea or Iron Wood is the National tree of Sri Lanka.
More Details: This rain forest tree grows to about 30 m high and indigenous to the lower wet Zone of Sri Lanka. Remarkable Features of NA is beautiful bright Red Leaves and finally matured in to a deep green. Timber has a very hardness and durability and used to make bridges in the early times. But now not allowed for timber due to it's religious value. It's believed that the first visit of Buddha was to grove of a NA Tree at Miyanganaya and also the next Buddha (mithriya) will attain enlightenment under a NA tree. The flower of NA is also used in herbal medicine and preparation of perfumes, cosmetics and soaps. This was named as the National Tree in 1986.
Do you need visa to sri lanka from Philippines?
yes you need.but its very easy to get just go to the sri lankan embassy with in days you will get it
Who arrived at srilanka first Tamils or singhalese?
It is tamils were first in srilanka, reason is that, when Emperor ashoka's son set his foot in northern srilanka, he was welcomed and served by an elderly Tamil speaking lady , local tamils of srilanka. then only sinhalese with Buddhist monks entered srlanka and started to thrive on with the support and hospitality of srilankan tamils.
Who are the Sri Lankan dealers for the Franklin dictionary?
The srilankan agents for franklin electronic dictionaries is craft electronic aids and dictionaris on dickmans road. Look for an old and small sign.
What is the national gem of Sri Lanka?
The Jungle Fowl (national bird) and Troides darsius (national butterfly) are the national animals of Sri Lanka.
loin is the national animal of sri lanka .
It is the only JUNGLE FOWL.
i don't know maybe a lion since lions are on there flag?
What are the major exports of Sri Lanka?
What was the sole major product of ceylon which is modern sri lanka?
Who was the Last british governor general of sri lanka?
Between 1796 when the firt British arrived on the island, the island was governed from Madras. On the 12th October 1798, the first island govenor was Frederick North until 19th July 1805. The Dominion of Ceylon was created in 1948 with the office of Govenor General and this office was abolished in 1972 when Sri Lanka became a Republic
What branch of Buddhism spread to Sri Lanka?
Sri lanka is a Buddhist country. monque Mihindu brought Buddhism to sri lanka.
n Sri Lanka you have many types of dresses but mainly we wear a long skirt and a top that shows your belly I
How many digrees far is sri lanka from equator?
Sri Lanka is approximately 400 miles from the Equator.
