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Sinhala was made an official language of Sri Lanka in 1956 with the passage of the Official Language Act. This act declared Sinhala as the sole official language, replacing English, which had been the official language since colonial times. The move was part of a broader effort to promote Sinhala culture and identity in the country.

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