Sri Lanka

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Ceylonian?

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Actually, Inhabitants of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) are referred to as being Ceylonese.

20:45 Central European Time = 01:15 India Standard Time in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has reserves of thorium; uranium exist also (as a component of monazites; not important reserves) but is not extracted now.

Sri Lanka is approximately 555 kilometers (345 miles) north of the equator.

In Sri Lanka, people typically greet each other with a smile and a traditional gesture called "Ayubowan" which translates to "may you have a long life". Handshakes are also commonly used in more formal settings, especially in business and professional settings.

Yes it is on the equator. It is a asian island. iIt is little bit hot in srilanka.

In the eastern Sri Lankan Ampara District alone, more than 5,000 people died. A holiday train, the "Queen of the Sea", was struck by the tsunami near the village of Telwatta as it traveled between Colombo and Galle carrying at least 1,700 passengers, killing all but a handful on board. About 1,000 more dead were counted in Mullaitivu and Vadamaradchi East. At Trincomalee in the northeast, where the tsunami reached more than 2 km (1.25 mi) inland, 800 were reported dead. About 69 dead were counted at Batticaloa in the east. The naval base at Trincomalee was reported to be submerged.

The agricultural sector was affected seriously. 259 km² of paddy land was destroyed in the northern, eastern, southern and western coastal belts. In addition, the extensive salinization of paddy lands rendered them unsuitable for paddy cultivation. Rubbish was also deposited on paddy lands. A large number of agricultural vehicles and equipment were destroyed and canals and drains were blocked. Underground sources of water were salinated.

Across the island, collections were taken for those who had lost everything. Vans with PA systems drove around calling on people to give whatever they could - money, clothes, bottles of water and bags of rice and lentils.

Apart from homes, many hotels, as well as shops, were reported to have been damaged. Hotels along the south coast were full of both foreign tourists and Sri Lankans making use of the long Christmas weekend. Twenty thousand soldiers were deployed in government-controlled areas to assist in relief operations and maintain law and order after sporadic looting. Curfews had been imposed in some areas to curb looting. Chinese light T-72A anti-personnel mines, left after the two-decade civil war, were feared to have been washed up and spread by the surge of water. The Norwegian Peoples' Aid Organization assembled a team of mine sweepers to assess the situation.

The majority of Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka follow Buddhism. There is also a significant Christian and Hindu minority among the Sinhalese population.

Sri Lanka is located south of the equator.

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The tsunami took approximately 2 hours to reach Sri Lanka after the earthquake that triggered it occurred in 2004.

Sri Lanka is located on the Indian Ocean. It's south of India. India and Sri Lanka have small islands that attached to each other, it's not real connected, it's kind of a little apart. It's pretty amazing.

No, the Equator does not pass through Sri Lanka. The Equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, and it passes through several countries but not through Sri Lanka.

The Tsunami hit Sri Lanka at and now here comes the important part 11:24am Sri Lankan time.

Yes, Sri Lanka is located near the equator.

In April, Sri Lanka typically experiences warm and humid weather with temperatures ranging from 27-32°C (80-90°F). It is the start of the inter-monsoon season, so there may be occasional rain showers, particularly in the central and southwestern parts of the island. It is advisable to check local weather forecasts for more specific information during your visit.

Traditionally, Cyprus has a wet November, with the weather being drier in December. However, in recent years there has been very little rain in November. The tempertures are warm - I've seen people swimming in the sea in November.

The former name for Sri Lanka is Ceylon. The name Ceylon was used from the 16th century until 1972. The name was derived from the Portuguese word "Ceilão", which was a Portuguese transliteration of the Sinhala word "Sīhala".

The name Ceylon was used by the British during their rule of the island, and it remained the official name of the country until 1972. In 1972, the country became a republic and the name was changed to Sri Lanka. The name Sri Lanka means "resplendent island" in Sanskrit. The prefix "Sri" means "divine" or "sacred", and the word "Lanka" means "island".

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Sri Lanka के इस वीडियो को एक बार जरूर देखे // Amazing Facts About SRI LANKA in Hindi

Ceylon is an island off the southern tip of India Ceylon is an island off the southern tip of India

Tea plantations are commonly seen in Sri Lanka, particularly in the central highlands. These lush green landscapes cover large areas and are a major part of Sri Lanka's economy and tourism industry. Some popular tea plantation areas in Sri Lanka include Nuwara Eliya, Ella, and Kandy.

Some of the native animals in Sri Lanka include the Sri Lankan elephant, leopard, sloth bear, purple-faced langur, and the Sri Lankan junglefowl. Sri Lanka is also home to a variety of endemic bird species such as the Sri Lanka junglefowl and Sri Lanka wood pigeon.

In December, the average temperature in Sri Lanka is around 25-28°C (77-82°F) and the average rainfall is typically low, ranging from 100-150mm across the country. However, these averages can vary depending on the specific region within Sri Lanka.

No, dinosaur fossils have not been found in Sri Lanka. The island's geological history indicates that it separated from the supercontinent Gondwana before dinosaurs evolved, so it is unlikely that dinosaurs once lived there.

The Lion and the golden colour of lionThe strength and braveness of the Sri Lankan nation and the Sinhalese ethnicity.The bo leavesBuddhism and its influence on the nation. They also stand for the four virtues of Kindness, Friendliness, Happiness and Equanimity.The sword of the lionThe sovereignty of the nation and the braveness of its peopleThe curly hair on the lion's headReligious observance, wisdom and meditationThe eight hairs on lion's tailNoble eightfold path that people supposed to followThe beard of the lionPurity of wordsThe handle of the swordThe elements of water, fire, air and earth that country made withThe nose of the lionIntelligenceThe two front paws of the lionPurity in handling wealth.The vertical orange stripeThe Tamil ethnicityThe vertical green stripeThe Muslim faith and Moor ethnicityThe yellow border round the flagPeople from all cultures living together in Sri Lanka in including some Dutch burghers and PortugueseThe maroon backgroundThis represents the majority of Sinhalese like the lion this is the color used in early flags of Sri lanka by kings .