Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world. Its oldest d
Sri Lanka - Ancient, Colonial, Civil War: Sri Lanka has had a continuous record of human settlement for more than two millennia, and its civilization has been shaped largely by that of the Indian subcontinent. The island’s two major ethnic groups, the S
Name: Sri Lanka, previously called Ceylon or Serendip, nickname: "Pearl of the Indian Ocean"Government: Presidential republic Languages: Sinhala and Tamil Religion: mainly Buddhists (70%), Hindus (12%), Muslims (10%) Catholics (6%) Currency: 1 Sri Lankan rupee = 100 cents History: The isla...
Sri Lanka is a multi-religious society. Though Buddhism is the major religion, other religions such as Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are also followed. About 70% of the population follows Buddhism. Buddhism came to Sri Lanka from India during the reign of Ashoka in third century BC and pla...
Culture of Sri Lanka tapestry blends ancient traditions with vibrant practices. It features ornate temples, traditional dances like Kandyan, colorful festivals such as Vesak, and unique crafts. This rich heritage reflects a diverse and historic island id
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This review article examines the resistance to Christian missionary enterprise in nineteenth century Sri Lanka. This resistance which emerged in the 1840s and continued thereafter took two different forms in the Hindu areas of the north of the island, and in the Sinhalese areas. The two movements...
Recent writers on the subject of the state and religion in contemporary Sri Lanka have taken one of two ends in a continuum. Some of them have argued that Sri Lanka is essentially a sectarian state. Others have taken the position that active state suppor