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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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When did the British come to Sri Lanka?
From the beginning of the indu-Nimna Civilization Sinhalese (four Helayan) domicile in sri lanka.History of Sinhalese goes more than 30000 years ago.
History of shipping industry in India?
The Indian shipping Industry plays a essential role in Indian economic system. As 90 percent of the Countries business by volume is done through sea. India has been the major merchant shipping fleet among the developing countries.
The Indian Shipping sector is governed by three different Acts such as The Merchant Shipping Act in 1958, The Inland Vessels Act in 1917 & The Coasting Vessels Act in 1838. Most of the vessels are authorized under Merchant Shipping Act and are dealt within the industry, smaller barges and coastal vessels are governed by the other 2 Acts.
Historically Shipping sector has catered to only domestic shipping demands, while the private sector organizations like Great Eastern Shipping Company and Essar Shipping are progressively getting involved in international cross trade.
Where do you find a Sinhalese Missal?
You can buy one from the Bishop House in Archdiocese of Colombo,Sri Lanka.
What did Srilanka gained from British when they came to Srilanka?
the British parliamentary system, the culture, the religion, the English language, plantations like tea , rubber, cocoa etc....
Ceylon is an old name for the nation of Sri Lanka. Ceylon was renamed Sri Lanka when it became a republic in 1972.
Who is known as the father of Sri Lankan independence?
D.S. Senanayake is known as the Father of Independence in Sri Lanka.
What was the first kingdom in Sri Lanka?
Anuradhapura is the first documented capital in sri lanka which was founded around 2300BC. First king of Anuradhapura was Pandukabhaya who ruled for 70 Years.
There are legends about older kingdoms also but no historic evidence is available.
What is the neighbor in Sri Lanka?
There are some countries near to the island. sri lanka is close to india. india and sri lanka are neighbors.
What special properties does a moonstone have?
The best moonstones exhibit a spectacular blue adularescence, a shimmering opalescent effect visible when the stone is tilted. There are also a variety of silly "healing", "spiritual" and/or "metaphysical" properties attributed to moonstone, but these are all nonsense.
Which temple at Tanjore was constructed by Raja raja?
Thanjai periya kovil [thanjavur big temple] or Brahadeeshwara temple was constructed by raja raja cholan. It is a massive temple built in the heart of the city of Thanjavur. It is a temple for lord shiva. A massive shiva linga which is about 16 feet tall is the main lord of the temple. Also an equally big Nandhi (Bull Ox) is also present at the temple entrance.
