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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 …show more content…

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

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