Yes, Sri Lanka has experienced foreign occupation at various points in its history. The Portuguese were the first to establish control over parts of the island in the 16th century, followed by the Dutch in the 17th century. The British subsequently took control in the 19th century, and Sri Lanka became a British crown colony until it gained independence in 1948. These occupations were often marked by significant resistance from local kingdoms and populations.
Sri Lanka is an independent country which is not under in any domain.
No its not its a independent territory of Sri Lanka
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The Tamil people from southern India migrated to Sri Lanka and occupied the northern portion of the island. This migration occurred over several centuries, with significant movements noted during the ancient and medieval periods. The Tamils established their own kingdoms and cultural practices, which have had a lasting impact on the region's history and demographics. Today, the Tamil population is a significant ethnic group in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Northern and Eastern provinces.
The 80° East meridian traverses territory of . . . -- Russian Federation -- Kazakhstan -- Kyrgyzstan -- China -- India -- Sri Lanka -- Antarctica (separate continent, with no countries)
Sri Lankans discovered Sri Lanka :-). Seriously, this question is like "Who discovered England?". Sri Lankans, known as Sinhalese at the time, have lived in Sri Lanka for over 2,500 years and have written records about their history since 500 BC. Chinese and Arabs traded with Sri Lanka between 10-15th Century AD and since then Sri Lanka was occupied by Portuguese, Dutch and English, and was given independence in 1948.
Some popular newspapers in Sri Lanka are: Sri Lanka Digest; Sri Lanka on the news; Wake up fast so I can eat; Sri Lanka Inquisitor; The Sri Lanka Gazette; Sri Lanka PWNS J00;
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was known by a variety of names: ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane and Arabs referred to it as Serendib (the origin of the word "serendipity"). Ceilão was the name given to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese when they arrived on the island in 1505, which was transliterated into English as Ceylon.
India, and it has another name - Hindustan. And other countries like - Sri Lanka, Nepal, etc.
In Sri Lanka, the most common way to say "welcome" is "Ayubowan" in Sinhala, which is a traditional greeting wishing long life. In Tamil, another official language of Sri Lanka, you can say "Vaanga" to mean welcome. Both greetings reflect the country's rich cultural diversity.
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