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___ Sri LankaDestination Sri Lanka, this page is about many aspects of the "resplendent (is)land." Here you will find comprehensive information about Sri Lanka in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Sri Lanka and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Sri Lanka. |
 Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka © Sri Lanka Tourist Board | |
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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
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Flag of Sri Lanka Background: The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a south Indian dynasty seized power in the north and established a Tamil kingdom. Occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century, the island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil separatists erupted into war in 1983. Tens of thousands have died in an ethnic conflict that continues to fester. After two decades of fighting, the government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam formalized a cease-fire in February 2002, with Norway brokering peace negotiations. Violence between the LTTE and government forces intensified in 2006, but neither side has formally withdrawn from the cease-fire. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: India, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka short form: Sri Lanka in Tamil: Ilankai former: Serendib, Ceylon ISO Country Code: lk Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 04:33 Local Time = UTC +6h Capital: Colombo (pop. 1.3 million--urban area) (former names: Kalan-totta, Kola-amba-thota) The city of Sri Jayewardenepura-Kotte is the officially designated capital city and is the seat of Sri Lanka's Parliament, but it is currently just the administrative center. Other Cities: Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (210 000), Moratuwa (200 000), Kandy (150 000), Jaffna (100 000), Galle (80 000), Anuradhapura (50 000). Government: Type: Republic Independence: 4 February 1948 (from the UK) Constitution: 31 August 1978. Geography: Location: Asia, South of the Indian subcontinent. Area: 65 610 sq. km. (25 332 sq. mi.) Terrain: Coastal plains in the northern third of country; hills and mountains in south-central Sri Lanka rise to 2 133 meters (7 000 ft.). Climate: Tropical; rainy seasons--light in northeast, fall and winter, with average rainfall of 50 in.; heavy in southwest, summer and fall, with average rainfall of 200 in. People: Nationality: Sri Lankan(s). Total Population: 19 million GNI per capita PPP: $ 4145 (year) Ethnic groups: Sinhalese (74%), Tamils (18%), Moor 7%, Burgher, Malay, and Vedda 1%. Religions: Buddhism (69%), Hinduism (15%), Christianity (8%), and Islam (7%). Languages: Sinhala and Tamil (official), English. Literacy: 91% Natural resources: Agricultural products: Paddy, maha, yala, rubber, tea, coconut. Agriculture products: Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, spices, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, beef. Industries: Rubber processing, tea, coconuts, and other agricultural commodities; clothing, cement, petroleum refining, textiles, tobacco. Exports partners: USA 32.4%, UK 13.5%, India 6.8%, Germany 4.8% (2004) Imports partners: India 18%, Singapore 8.7%, Hong Kong 7.7%, China 5.7%, Iran 5.2%, Japan 5.1%, Malaysia 4.1% (2004) Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Sri LankaSri Lanka GovernmentThe official web portal of the government of Sri Lanka. President of Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Peace in Sri Lanka The history of the conflict in Sri Lanka is long running and complex. The site of the Secretariat for Co-ordinating the Peace Process (SCOPP) is about issues relating to the Peace Process. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information on Sri Lanka. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Sri Lanka in the U.S. Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. Sri Lanka Missions Overseas Address list of Sri Lanka Missions Abroad. Diplomatic Missions In Sri Lanka List of foreign embassies in Sri Lanka. Statistics Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka in figures. Weather Meteorological Department - Sri Lanka Weather Forecasts and Astronomical Information. Maps Sri
Lanka MapPolitical Map of Sri Lanka.  Google
Earth Sri LankaZoomable satellite view of Sri Lanka. Google
Earth ColomboZoomable satellite view of Sri Lanka's capital city. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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News from Sri LankaColombo PageSri Lankan Internet Newspaper. Daily Mirror Sri Lankan news paper. Daily News The widest coverage in Sri Lanka (Lake House Newspapers). The Island Daily national and international news. Lanka Business Online Sri Lanka businesse news. Official Sri Lanka News by the Department of Information - Sri Lanka. Spotlight on Sri Lanka Infoscope's newsclips from Sri Lanka Sri Lanka News Web by info.lk a Sri Lankan portal. The Sunday Observer (by Lake House Newspapers) The Sunday Times Weekly News TamilNet With news related to the conflict of the Tamil people with the predominantly Sinhalese government. Sinhala Newspapers: Divaina Lakbima Theertha The sinhala e magazine. Radio Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation Radio Ceylon. International News Sources BBC News Country Profile: Sri Lanka With links to Sri Lanka related news and background information. Reuters AlertNet - Sri Lanka Reuters news. Yahoo! News Full Coverage-Sri Lanka Press agencies news on Sri Lanka Human Rights Amnesty International: Sri Lanka Amnesty International Reports. Human Rights Watch: Sri Lanka Background Briefings. IRINnews Sri Lanka UN humanitarian news and analysis. Press freedom Reporters sans frontières - Sri Lanka Annual report 2007 about Press freedom in the country. |
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Arts & CultureArchitectural investigations to Sri LankaResearch on Architectural sites in Sri Lanka by Japanese Waseda University The Gallery Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's first virtual exhibition shows a collection of photographs and Computer Graphic art with a Sri Lankan flavour. National Library of Sri Lanka The National Library and Documentation Centre. Lankamusic RealAudio Sinhala Songs. Pandith Amaradeva Master musician and most influential force in Sri Lankan music. Sri Lankan Cricket The Official Home of Sri Lankan Cricket. LanguageSinhala-english dictionaryOnline dictionary for sinhala, singhalese. Sinhala and Tamil fonts Free fonts for download. NativeWWW Virtual Library - Sri LankaSri Lankan People and Ethnic Groups. Veddhas: The unspoilt children of nature Sri Lanka's aboriginal inhabitants. TamilEelamWebThe Tamil point of view. TamilNet Issues concerning the Tamil people and developments in the war-torn northeast. |
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Business & Economy__BanksCentral Bank of Sri Lanka National Development Bank of Sri Lanka Promotes the industrial, agricultural and commercial development in Sri Lanka. __Chambers of Commerce National Chamber of Commerce The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce __Import and Export Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association Import and Export Control Department Sri Lanka Export Development Board - EDB Sri Lanka Business Portal of the premier state organisation dealing with the promotion and development of exports. __Investment Board of Investment of Sri Lanka __Sri Lanka Products Sri Lanka Teaboard Akbar Largest exporter of Ceylon tea. Dilmah Ceylon Tea. Mabroc Teas Trading and marketing of Ceylon Tea. __Sri Lanka business news Lanka Business Online SL business news. __Yellow Pages Lanka Link Sri Lanka's largest web directory and search engine. Sri Lanka Yellow Pages __Transportation Airline Sri Lankan Airlines The former Sri Lankan flag carrier Air Lanka. Site provides flight schedules, reservations, vacation information and more. __Port Sri Lanka Ports Authority Sri Lanka has four commercial sea ports, Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee and Kankasanthurai. These ports are managed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. |
 Girl selling coconuts © Sri Lanka Tourist Board |
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Destination Sri Lanka - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Serendib the "resplendent land": the "harbour with mango trees" Colombo (Kola-amba-thota), Dambulla, Galle, Jaffna (Yazhppanam), Kandy (Kanda Uda Rata), Polonnaruwa, SigiriyaLinks to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, adventure, ayurveda, buddhism, temples, elephant riding, biking, hiking, cruising, diving, tours and much more. Sri Lanka Tourist Board The Ceylon Tourist Board web sIte provides travel and tourism information. atSriLanka A travel portal with comprehensive information on travel and tourism in Sri Lanka. Ceylon-Online Intended for people interested in Sri Lanka, live in Sri Lanka, want to travel to Sri Lanka. info.lk Sri Lankan community portal with broad information on country and society. Sri Lanka Web Server Sri Lanka portal. Sri Lanka UNESCO World Heritage Sites Dambulla Site about the Royal Rock Temple of Dambulla. Polonnaruwa Ancient City of Polonnaruwa. Sigiriya The 'Mount of Remembrance' Sigiriya or Sihigiriya. City Guides Jaffna Site with comprehensive information about the city of Jaffna. Kandy City Official website of Kandy, the city formerly named Senkadagalapura or Kanda Uda Rata. Sri Dalada Maligawa Official web site of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic; Kandy. Hotels NEW Hotels in Sri Lanka Find a Hotel in Sri Lanka. |
 Kandy Perahera Pageant © Sri Lanka Tourist Board  Deepavali Festival © Sri Lanka Tourist Board |
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EducationLanka Academic NetworkOur mission is to enhance educational opportunities in Sri Lanka University of Colombo The oldest campus in Sri Lanka University of Moratuwa The University has its origins in the Ceylon Technical College of Maradana, which was established in 1893 University of Peradeniya Successor to the University of Ceylon, the first institution of its kind in the country, founded in 1942. Science and Research National Science Foundation (NSF) Initiate, facilitate and support scientific research by universities, science and technology institutions and scientists. |
 Monk at Yapahuwa © Sri Lanka Tourist Board |
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EnvironmentSri Lanka Wildlife Conservation SocietyOrganization to conserve and preserve the dwindling biodiversity of Sri Lanka. The Wildlife Heritage Trust of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's leading biodiversity exploration and research institution and natural- history publisher. |
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HistoryHistoryOverview of the various periods of Sri Lanka's history. History & Archaeology - Sri Lanka Explorer Links to history of Ceylon/Sri Lanka  History
& Archaeologyby WWW Virtual Library Sri Lanka. The People of Sri Lanka ... a historical perspective History of Sri Lanka and its people. Sri Lanka: The untold story Background information about Sri Lanka's cultural and social development by Asia Times. |
 A Buddha of the Royal Rock Temple Dambulla © goldenchannelsrilanka.org |
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SearchInfoLankaA gateway to Sri Lanka. Lanka Link Sri Lanka's largest web directory and search engine. Our Lanka Sri Lanka web directory. Additional Information on Sri LankaBBC News - Country profile: Sri LankaOpen Directory Project: Sri Lanka Wikipedia: Sri Lanka The CIA World Factbook -- Sri Lanka WWW
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