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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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What is the scientific name of Mahogany tree in sri lanka?

Two varieties of Mahogany are found in Sri Lanka, to the best of my knowledge, viz

1. Swietenia macrophylla - the commonest, broad-leaved mahogany

2. Swietenia mahoganii - also called the Cuban Mahogany - since the colonials planted some, as one may have seen in Jaffna and at the entrance to the Botanical gardens Peradeniya - more typical of the world reknowned Mahogany

Who is the Minister of Sugar Industry Development for Sri Lanka?

P. Dayaratne is the Minister of Food Security for Sri Lanka.

What percent of sri lankan are Buddhist?

About 63 percent are buddhist.Majority are buddhist people

Where do lions live in Sri Lanka?

wilpatthu national park, yala national park. and maybe a few more national parks.

What were the series of majoritalism measures adopted in srilanka?

Sri Lanka emerged as an independent country in 1948.The leaders of the Sinhala community sought to secure dominance over government by virtue of their majority. As a result, the democratically elected government adopted a series of Majoritarian measures to establish Sinhala supremacy.

In 1956, an act was passed to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, thus disregarding Tamil. The governments followed preferential policies that favored Sinhala applicants for university positions and government jobs. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.

All these government measures, coming one after the other, gradually increased the feeling of alienation among the Sri Lankan Tamils. They felt that none of the major political parties led by the Buddhist Sinhala leaders were sensitive to their language and culture. They felt that the constitution and government policies denied them equal political rights, discriminated against them in getting jobs and their interests. As a result, the relations between the Sinhala and Tamil communities strained over time.

Where is sigiriya?

Sigirya is located in the central Matale District of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is thought that the environment surrounding the area was inhabited during prehistoric times.

How people greet in Sri lanka?

There is no word for "hello" in Sinhala, the language most commonly spoken in Sri Lanka.

Who is the famous cricket person in srilanka?

That would be Mahela Jayawardene, who was captain of its cricket team and record holder in batting scores.

What are advantages of tourism in Sri Lanka?

HIV, Child sex, Environment pollution with respect to hotels are some of disadvantages.

Although with respect to foreign capital, it is profitable.

Therefore advantages should be balanced over disadvantages.

Free tourist visa for Sri Lankan passport?

Since there was no public transportation it stand to reason that the rich would use chariots and the poor would walk mostly or use donkeys if they could buy them.

When did Ceylon Rifle Regiment end?

Ceylon Railway Engineer Corps ended in 1956.

What large country is near Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is an island nation. Its nearest neighbour is India. The closest Indian state to Sri Lanka is Tamil Nadu.

Which is better India or Sri lanka?

sri lanka or India is not the right question....Each country is best for one or the other way

How do you say 'hello' in shri lankan?

They say "Hello". Some of their language (Sinhala) is based on English. The proper way to say hello is, "Ayo Bowan" (pronouced I-U Bow-On with your hands together and a bow). However, regular everyday hello is hello. Hope that answers your question.

When did ceylon become a colony?

The British East India Company established control of the island in 1796, declaring it a crown colony in 1802, although the island would not be officially connected with British India. The fall of the kingdom of Kandy in 1815 unified the island under British rule.

What is the current name of Sri Lanka?

It just going to be the same name "Sri-Lanka

What are the cereals cultivated in srilanka?

Tea, coconut, rubber and rice.

What is the flight time from Glasgow to sri lanka?

A random search for flights from Boston Logan (BOS) to Colombo (CMB) shows:

OPTION 1: 20hr 10min via London Heathrow (LHR)

BOS - LHR Virgin Atlantic Flt 12 Dep 07:45pm 05Mar,Fri

LHR - CMB Srilankan Airlines Flt 506 Dep 10:20am 06Mar,Sat

Flight Duration: 17hr 05min; Layover Time: 3hr 05min; Total Trip Time: 20hr 10min

OPTION 2: 24hr 45min via New York Kennedy (JFK) & Chennai (MAA) (Cheaper Option)

BOS - JFK Jet Airways Flt 5162 Dep 03:05pm 05Mar,Fri

Operated by American Airlines

JFK - MAA Jet Airways Flt 225 Dep 06:00pm 05Mar,Fri

MAA - CMB JetLite India Flt 541 Dep 01:00am 07Mar,Sun

Flight Duration: 22hr 10min; Layover Time: 2hr 35min; Total Trip Time: 24hr 45min