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Sri Lanka on Thursday banned the sale of land to foreigners, charging that prime properties bought by outsiders had been neglected and that the country was not reaping the full benefits of their tourism potential.
Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the cabinet had approved the move in the wake of intense local demand for land for tourism development and industry in a country emerging from nearly four decades of ethnic war.
"Foreigners have bought prime lands, particularly beach properties, and in most cases they have neglected them," Rambukwella told reporters.
"The country is not getting the full economic benefit from these properties owned by foreigners," he said.
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Is there anything that has damaged Sri Lanka's tourist industry?
The 25 year civil war, which ended in 2009.
Anything that has damaged the tourist industry in sri lanka?
Nope, well there is kind of, the tourists that come in distract the vital parts of Sri Lanka, this does not in any way help the citizens to even like the tourists so this may have effected the tourist industry. Thanks, I hope this helped!
What is the industry in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is best known for it's tea.
Who is the Minister of Sugar Industry Development for Sri Lanka?
P. Dayaratne is the Minister of Food Security for Sri Lanka.
Where is coir a major industry?
coir is a major industry in India, Sri Lanka, Mexico, and Vietnam
What is the capital of shri lanka?
The current capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is also the largest city, The last royal capital of Sri Lanka was Kandy which is a major tourist destination. The two cities are 116 kms. apart - about 2 hours by train.
What has the author A S Abeyratne written?
A. S. Abeyratne has written: 'A review of the livestock industry of Sri Lanka' -- subject(s): Animal industry
What are the components in factoring Sri Lanka?
Some of the factors of Sri Lanka's growth are a robust tourist economy. Other economic growth factors are their growing labor and employment forces, that have risen sharply over the past ten years.
Is a visa required for Sri Lanka if you have an Australian passport?
An Australian passport holder can obtain 30 days tourist visa for Sri Lanka on arrival. It costs 35 USD per adult and is free for children under 5 years.
Why did Sri Lanka decide to ban fertilizer?
Sri Lanka decided to ban chemical fertilizers to promote organic farming and reduce environmental damage caused by the use of synthetic fertilizers.
Sri lanka tsunami 2004?
The 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka was caused by a massive undersea earthquake near Sumatra, Indonesia. The tsunami waves struck the coast of Sri Lanka, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The disaster prompted international aid and support for Sri Lanka's recovery efforts.
Is Sri Lanka a good place to go on holiday?
though Sri Lanka is cheaper than England it not a good place to live due to its poor homes and that the fact that it is still a developing and there lots of misquote there fore it a bad place to live
