SRI LANKA
Welcome all of you to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon before 1972 and became independent in 1948.its 1972 constitution claimed it an independent republic. Based on Geography profile showing that Sri lanka is about 65,610sq/km between West Asia and South East Asia. Sri Lanka is an island-nation situated in the Indian Ocean, off the south-eastern coast shores of India., Sri Lanka is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic nation, where almost 70 percent of the population follows Buddhism. After gaining independence in 1948, the nation has progressed to quite an extent. Today, it boasts of being a modern industrial economy that has one of the highest per capita incomes in South Asia. Apart from that, it is also a famous tourist
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The main Sri Lankan import business are Textile, fabrics, Mineral products, Petroleum, Foodstuffs, Machinery and transportation equipment. The country's economy was socialist oriented in the past, but in the present scenario the country has stepped forward for private participation and competitive environment. Agriculture, industry and services have their respective importance in contributing the Gross Domestic Product.
2.4 Environmental issues The Environment deforestation soil erosion and wildlife populations threatened by poaching and
Urbanization is consists coastal degradation from mining activities and increased pollution such as freshwater resources being polluted by industrial Wastes and sewage runoff waste disposal cause air pollution in Colombo Sri Lanka.
2.5 Interesting facts
Sri Lanka is often known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The world famous writer Michael Ondaatje comes from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is the world’s largest Tea exporter. Sirimavo Bandaranayake became the first female Prime Minister in the world when her Freedom Party won elections in 1960. The national flag of Sri Lanka, the Lion Flag, is considered to be one of the oldest flags in the world. The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the Egyptians. The most common meal in Sri Lanka is a spicy curry served with rice and a small side dish of vegetables. The ‘Na Tree’, botanically known as ‘Mesua Nagassarium’ is the National Tree of Sri
The ROC has the 12th largest economy in the world and is the 3rd largest in Asia. After world WII the ROC was one of the poorest countries in Asia and its economy was designed solely to the needs of Japan. The ROC was also dependent on US aid. In 1962 a coup led by General Park Chung-hee started a series of ambitious economic development. This resulted in an economic shift to vastly more foreign trade normalizing their economic relations with Japan.
f. The music in South Africa reflects the country, and the history through the Mbube music. Either male vocalists, and or female vocalists sing such. When the lead singer is singing his or her part, they are said to be telling their stories. Mbube music is said to be traceable to furthest back the 1920’s. It was created in Africa when migrant workers begun holding singing competitions in a form of entertainment after long work days. This carried plenty of history about the country because of how old this form of music was. Dating back to the 1920’s, it was able to help preserve lots of memories, facts, and even stories about what has happened. This was mostly popular in the time that Africa was living in
In The South and America since World War II, James C. Cobb narrates the ever-growing South and southern culture beginning with the attack on Peal Harbor and ending in the present time. Cobb describes the drastic changes the South faced in recent history, ultimately to portray the South in its relationship to the nation as a whole. Cobb comes to the conclusion that one cannot understand America without looking towards the South, and one cannot understand the South without relating the culture to the bigger picture of America. It is important to note that James C. Cobb is a research professor of history at the University of Georgia and has written other books pertaining to the subject of southern history, therefore this book is written within
Haiti or Saint Dominigue as is was known in the 18th century is in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola. In addition to Haiti, this island also includes the country of the Dominican Republic. It is part of the Greater Antilles with an area of 27,750 square miles. Its line of longitude is 72,2852 degrees West and its line of latitude is 18.9712 degrees North. Haiti's capital is Port-au-Prince, which replaced Cap-Haitien in 1749. It has a population of about 10,926,755. The official language is Haitian Creole and French. This island was claimed by Christopher Columbus on December 4, 1492. Haiti's economic mainstay is sugar, coffee and Mangoes. The current president is Jovenel Moise. He was elected on November 20, 2016 and got sworn in on February 7, 2017. Haiti's official religion is Roman Catholicism and the national religion is Voodoo. Haiti's ethnic background is primarily 95% blacks.
This case study discusses, the marketing strategies Contiki Australia utilizes in order to provide superior value to its customers and in return gain profitable benefits. Their marketing strategies core theme is to create superior customer value. The case study reveals the trend of how the youth in particular, Generation Y (people born between 1977 and 1994) like to travel and what drives,
Military regimes that favor Islamic-situated governments have controlled national politics since Sudan gained freedom from Anglo-Egyptian co-rule in 1956. Sudan was entangled in two post-independence civil war amid the greater part of the rest of the twentieth century. These wars were based on the northern Muslims, Arabs economic, political, and social control of the more largely populated non-Muslim, non-Arab southern Sudanese. The first war ended with the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement, which granted significant regional autonomy to southern Sudan on internal issues. (CIA 2015)
El Salvador is in Central America, between Guatemala and Honduras. It is the smallest country in continental America and is often called “Pulgarcito de America,” the Tom Thumb of the Americas. The Latin American culture interest me. Enriched with tradition, lyrical language, vibrant colors and beautiful beaches. What is the difference between El Salvadoran culture and American Culture? What are their values, norms and traditions? What are the contemporary issues for this group? The consequences of subordinate group status? Many people might be surprised to learn that El Salvador, the smallest country in Central and South America, is among the top ten countries of origin of foreign–born persons in the United States. Two decades of civil war
Out of the twenty-one Spanish speaking countries, Colombia is one of those. Colombia is located in South America and is bordered by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. The kind of government that Colombia has is a Republic, which their president is Juan Manuel Santos, and the currency they use is a Colombian Peso. Their population is 47.15 million, and they have a life expectancy of 75.25 years. The capital of Colombia is Santa Fe de Bogota, which holds 8.743 million people of Colombia's population. "The flag of Colombia is set up in the colors that have meanings of the country. Yellow represents all the gold found in the Colombian land, blue represents the sea on Colombia's shores, the rivers that run through, and the sky above,
Some of their main exports are cigars, thyroid extract, nickel, cement, and sugar canes. However, the economy has not been looking good for Cuba lately, “Raul Castro told Cubans to prepare for tough times ahead, as the Communist country must cut spending and energy supply as it delt with a cash crunch and reduced oil imports from ally Venezuela” (Castro, Raul 2015). The country is also controlled by state run businesses, and most of its employment comes from the state. The government encourages self-employment, which has made many people become entrepreneurs. Another big factor that affects Cuba's economy is tourism. From the start of the 21st century, there has been a growth in tourism and it be an important part of its economy, and it is now easier to visit the country. Just a few months back the first commercial flight from the United States made a journey to Cuba, which has not happened in over 50 years, so this was monumental. In 2010, “Fidel Castro, in agreement with Raúl Castro's reformist sentiment, admitted that the Cuban model based on the old Soviet model of centralized planning was no longer sustainable” (World Heritage Encyclopedia). This meant that the state would not be so heavily involved in the economy of the country and also in the creation of enterprises that started from
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According to NAF, attractions are activities or locations that people are attracted to visit. The four main categories in which attractions are divided into are physical, historical, cultural, and commercial. Puerto Rico is a beautiful location with even more beautiful attractions. The attractions in Puerto Rico range from its beautiful beaches to historic sites to old and famous towns. Puerto Rico is a never ending tourist attractions with all of its places to visit.
Uruguay is a fantastic country. Being just south of Brazil, it has lots of grassland and is a pretty small country. This country is just below Brazil's southern borders. “But its land is rich in agricultural bounty, with rolling pastures that support cattle, sheep, and crops,” (Behnke, 4). The country has a stellar physical geography, humid climate, thriving economy, national type of government, unique culture, and multiple fun facts.
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