Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (The full name of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean and the Sea, one of the members of the Commonwealth.Ancient Chinese used to call that a lion, the lion country, Sinhala.Sri Lanka's economy is dominated by agriculture, while the country's most important export product is Ceylon tea.The country is also one of three of the world's largest producer, so the domestic economy was tea.In the process of liberalization, the growth continued to accelerate.Sri Lanka's biggest advantage lies in mining and geo - location, it is a gem and enrichment of the islands, the world's top five producer of gem called the island ".So in the early stages of economic, mining in order to leave a lot of teething development advantages, gemstone exports annually may be up to 5 billion of exports, ruby, sapphire and the cat - the most famous.In Sri Lanka the Sinhala ", meaning" paradise "or" bright and rich land ", the" kingdom of diamond "," Ocean Pearl "laudatory, Marco Polo is considered the most beautiful islands.Sri Lanka has a long history of international participation, the founding members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and a member of the UN, the Commonwealth, the G77, the Non - Aligned Movement (NAM).It is the only country in South Asia were rated "high" human development index.

Ethnic Population

Sri Lanka is a multi - ethnic country, have a family of Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims and other ethnic groups (mol), in which the sinhalese 74.9%, Tamils (15. 4%, per mole of 9. 2%; other - 0. 5% 2012 Sri Lanka Statistics Office data and data display, Sri Lanka has a population of 2033 people 2012 Sri Lanka Statistics Office data and data display, Sri Lanka has a population of 2033 people .
Sri Lanka average annual population growth rate of 0. 7% Sri Lanka West Province of the country's population, the population of 28. 8%, Northern region only of the country's population, the population of 5. 2%
in the greater administrative areas,Colombo District with the population up to a maximum of 2, 323, 824 people, north of the former Wu region has the smallest population - only 92527 man in the greater administrative areas,Colombo District with the population up to a maximum of 2, 323, 824 people, north of the former Wu region has the smallest population - only 92527 man .

Geographical Environment

Horizon Location

Sri Lanka on the Indian Ocean island nation, lies at a latitude 5 degrees 55 minutes to 9 50 degrees north, longitude 79 degrees 42 minutes to 81 degrees 53 points between, in India, north - west of the islands in the Indian Peninsula across Sri Lanka on the Indian Ocean island nation, lies at a latitude 5 degrees 55 minutes to 9 50 degrees north, longitude 79 degrees 42 minutes to 81 degrees 53 points between, in India, north - west of the islands in the Indian Peninsula across . 432 km long from north to south, east - west direction is 224 km, with a territory 432 km long from north to south, east - west direction is 224 km, with a territory .
65610 square kilometers 65610 square kilometers.

Geological

The island of Sri Lanka is roughly in the shape of a pear and The island of Sri Lanka is roughly in the shape of a pear and . Sri Lanka is the southern plateau, where the Pidurutalagala at an elevation of 2524 m, is the highest peak of the country in the northern coastal plains and Sri Lanka is the southern plateau, where the Pidurutalagala at an elevation of 2524 m, is the highest peak of the country in the northern coastal plains and .
, where broad coastal plains in the northern, southern and western coastal plain is relatively narrow, are at an altitude of 150m , where broad coastal plains in the northern, southern and western coastal plain is relatively narrow, are at an altitude of 150m .

Hydrological

Sri Lanka has numerous rivers, major rivers and 16 bands, most of the Central Massif, watershed short and the strength of the flow of the fast - flowing, but the flow of water but rich Sri Lanka has numerous rivers, major rivers and 16 bands, most of the Central Massif, watershed short and the strength of the flow of the fast - flowing, but the flow of water but rich . longest rivers are the Mahaweli Ganga, 335 km length, at Trincomalee Harbour near the eastern Indian Ocean longest rivers are the Mahaweli Ganga, 335 km length, at Trincomalee Harbour near the eastern Indian Ocean .
lower injection plains, dotted with lakes, Batticaloa, Carlo's largest lake, covers an area of 120 km2 lower injection plains, dotted with lakes, Batticaloa, Carlo's largest lake, covers an area of 120 km2 .

Climate

Sri Lanka is a tropical monsoon climate throughout the year such as Sri Lanka is a tropical monsoon climate throughout the year such as . The average annual temperature is 28 C. The average annual precipitation of around
1283 - 3321 mm 1283 - 3321 mm . coast average highest temperature was 31. 3. degree. C., the average temperature of 23.8. degree. C.
mountains average maximum temperature of 26. 1 C, mean minimum temperature of 16. 5. degree. C. Si - free seasons, rainy and dry periods, the rainy season is May to August and from November to February, i.e., the southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon passing Sri Lanka when
2540 mm annual rainfall is the southwest to 5080 mm, and less than 1250 mm 2540 mm annual rainfall is the southwest to 5080 mm, and less than 1250 mm .

Natural Resources

Sri Lanka Main mines graphite, precious stones, ilmenite, zircon, such as mica, and graphite, precious stones, mica and the like have been mined from Sri Lanka Main mines graphite, precious stones, ilmenite, zircon, such as mica, and graphite, precious stones, mica and the like have been mined from . fisheries, forestry and water resources rich fisheries, forestry and water resources rich .

National Symbol

Flies The Flag Of The People's Republic Of China

Sri Lanka's flag was rectangular, length and width ratio of about 2: 1 Sri Lanka's flag was rectangular, length and width ratio of about 2: 1 . flag area of the yellow border and yellow strips, to the left - hand side of the frame, the entire face of the flag is divided into right and left frames of the left frame flag area of the yellow border and yellow strips, to the left - hand side of the frame, the entire face of the flag is divided into right and left frames of the left frame .
is green and orange of the two vertical rectangular; the rectangle on the right side is brown, the middle is a yellow lion clasping a sword, the four corners of the rectangles each have a leaf vein is green and orange of the two vertical rectangular; the rectangle on the right side is brown, the middle is a yellow lion clasping a sword, the four corners of the rectangles each have a leaf vein . brown representing the sinhalese, the country's population of 72%; orange, green represents the Tamils, mole of minorities such as; the yellow border symbolizes the pursuit of the bright and happy brown representing the sinhalese, the country's population of 72%; orange, green represents the Tamils, mole of minorities such as; the yellow border symbolizes the pursuit of the bright and happy .
leaf expressed belief in Buddhism,while its shape and contour similar to that of the country's homeland; the lion pattern symbolized the former name of "Old Lions", but also a symbol of the strong and brave leaf expressed belief in Buddhism,while its shape and contour similar to that of the country's homeland; the lion pattern symbolized the former name of "Old Lions", but also a symbol of the strong and brave .

National Emblem

Sri Lanka emblem in the center of the circle face is a lion - the figure of a lion with moral flag Sri Lanka emblem in the center of the circle face is a lion - the figure of a lion with moral flag . 16 around the flower, lotus symbolizes the holiness, good luck messages; the flower petal also the two panicle rice, a symbol of harvest 16 around the flower, lotus symbolizes the holiness, good luck messages; the flower petal also the two panicle rice, a symbol of harvest .
is a flower of one pattern of the lower end of the bowl, the bowl was in the temple of flowers; the flowers are bowl side of the sun and the moon on the top of the emblem of the is a flower of one pattern of the lower end of the bowl, the bowl was in the temple of flowers; the flowers are bowl side of the sun and the moon on the top of the emblem of the . symbol of religious faith is Buddhism, Falun, never belong to the rotation of the spokes of the wheel, and also symbolise the Moon - Like forever symbol of religious faith is Buddhism, Falun, never belong to the rotation of the spokes of the wheel, and also symbolise the Moon - Like forever .

Guohua

Sri Lanka's national flower is also called the water lilies Nymphaea tetragona, watercress flower, lotus belongs to Nymphaeaceae is the perennial, aquatic plants, water lilies are aquatic flowers and rare flowers Sri Lanka's national flower is also called the water lilies Nymphaea tetragona, watercress flower, lotus belongs to Nymphaeaceae is the perennial, aquatic plants, water lilies are aquatic flowers and rare flowers . in the appearance of the lotus, lotus leaves and flowers of the tappet out of the water, the water - lily leaves and flowers floating on the water - lilies in the daytime and night in the appearance of the lotus, lotus leaves and flowers of the tappet out of the water, the water - lily leaves and flowers floating on the water - lilies in the daytime and night .
due to Shu volume, as the flowers in the Sleeping Beauty " due to Shu volume, as the flowers in the Sleeping Beauty ". is used in a variety of waterlilies can be used in the food, the tea - making, cut flower, medicinal and other uses of the is used in a variety of waterlilies can be used in the food, the tea - making, cut flower, medicinal and other uses of the .
Nymphaea Lotus Seed is the most widespread genus, in addition to Antarctica,around the world can find water lilies Nymphaea Nymphaea Lotus Seed is the most widespread genus, in addition to Antarctica,around the world can find water lilies Nymphaea . traces of ancient civilizations of Egypt or lotus flower national flower traces of ancient civilizations of Egypt or lotus flower national flower .
Water detacted time exceeds 1 hour or more and there is a possibility that the water - absorbent material is lost, lost the ability to open Water detacted time exceeds 1 hour or more and there is a possibility that the water - absorbent material is lost, lost the ability to open .

Political

President is the Head of State, Heads of Government and Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces, the right to appoint the Prime Minister and other members of the Cabinet of power President is the Head of State, Heads of Government and Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces, the right to appoint the Prime Minister and other members of the Cabinet of power . 2005 Sri Lankan presidential election for that fifth 2005 Sri Lankan presidential election for that fifth .
ruling liberal party candidate, then - Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa won a November 19 inauguration to a six - year term ruling liberal party candidate, then - Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa won a November 19 inauguration to a six - year term . on 21 November, President Rajapaksa appointed LVL Nasiriya, Wickremanayake was sworn in on the same day the government of Prime Minister on 21 November, President Rajapaksa appointed LVL Nasiriya, Wickremanayake was sworn in on the same day the government of Prime Minister .
dimension, a second term as Prime Minister dimension, a second term as Prime Minister .

Constitution

current constitution of 1978 came into force on 7 September, and was historically the fourth Constitution, presidential - parliamentary system that changed for current constitution of 1978 came into force on 7 September, and was historically the fourth Constitution, presidential - parliamentary system that changed for . in 1982 after several modifications to the country's constitution, parliament by 6 years upon the expiration of the terms may be changed by referendum to decide whether to extend the in 1982 after several modifications to the country's constitution, parliament by 6 years upon the expiration of the terms may be changed by referendum to decide whether to extend the .
constitutional provisions, all officials, including lawmakers, to swear to oppose separatism and safeguarding national unification constitutional provisions, all officials, including lawmakers, to swear to oppose separatism and safeguarding national unification .

Parliament

'Parliament is a unicameral 225 - member legislature, 'Parliament is a unicameral 225 - member legislature, . to a six - year term of the parliament elected in April 2004, the distribution of seats: 105 United People Freedom Alliance, a unified national front 82 Xi, Tamil National Alliance's 22 seats, the National Party from nine traditional Sinhala, Muslim Jamaat - e - 5 and Xi, 1 Xi of the Popular Front for the Highlands, Elam HADEP Xi to a six - year term of the parliament elected in April 2004, the distribution of seats: 105 United People Freedom Alliance, a unified national front 82 Xi, Tamil National Alliance's 22 seats, the National Party from nine traditional Sinhala, Muslim Jamaat - e - 5 and Xi, 1 Xi of the Popular Front for the Highlands, Elam HADEP Xi .
1 June 2005, the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Landtag (39) to exit the United People Freedom Alliance,in such a way as to cause the Liberal Party, led by the ruling party's United People Freedom Alliance became a parliamentary minority 1 June 2005, the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Landtag (39) to exit the United People Freedom Alliance,in such a way as to cause the Liberal Party, led by the ruling party's United People Freedom Alliance became a parliamentary minority . incumbent Speaker Luo Cuban Dara W. J. M., 2004 when
sworn in sworn in.

Government

In January 2007, President Rajapaksa reshuffled the Cabinet In January 2007, President Rajapaksa reshuffled the Cabinet . principal Cabinet ministers: the Prime Minister, Internal Administration LVL Nasiriya Wickremanayake, National Heritage Minister Dhomhnaill Bandaranaike (), for protecting the health and Nutrition Minister Neymar Ron Parra de Silva (), Petroleum and Petroleum Resources Development Minister Fawzi (A. H. M.), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (),Highway and road development minister Jia Jie Yala Fernandez (Doppler), Education Minister Su Sirhind Ranasinghe Ma Jia Yan (tower), Public Management and Interior Minister Liviu card (Jayasuriya), postal and telecommunications minister Rauf Hakim (), urban development and Holy Land Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardana (),Ministers of Science and Technology Mr. Ahtisaari, Kavita (Rana), Minister of Electricity and Energy John Cena (Vikramaditya), Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Minister salat al - Mulla, added Ma (), the tourism minister Ma Bailey morrah (), Culture Minister Mahinda Yapa, Movses Abelian. Gunawardana (),irrigation and water management minister Cha Ma, (Sa), industrial development minister Kumara, (Ma), the Secretary of Transportation Dallas Allahabad pullulan (Ma), the Attorney - General Amara Essy, Silesia up to Dan Freitas (
)).

Judicial Institutions

The judicial system consists of three parts: the courts, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the High Court and Magistrate's Court and the like; the Ministry of Justice, is responsible for the administration of justice; judicial committee, the personnel responsible for the court or a commission for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court The judicial system consists of three parts: the courts, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, the High Court and Magistrate's Court and the like; the Ministry of Justice, is responsible for the administration of justice; judicial committee, the personnel responsible for the court or a commission for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court . Nan Da Silva (S.)

Political Party

1, of the sri lankan freedom party: in September 1951 by Solomon Bandaranaike create about 65 million existing 1, of the sri lankan freedom party: in September 1951 by Solomon Bandaranaike create about 65 million existing . .
has pursued an open policy of market economy and foreign policy of nonalignment has pursued an open policy of market economy and foreign policy of nonalignment . Zeng in 1956, 1961 and 1970 three ruling Zeng in 1956, 1961 and 1970 three ruling .
1981, 1984 and 1993 a further three - minute crack 1981, 1984 and 1993 a further three - minute crack . since 1993 in combination with other small parties, the Awami League, in 1994 and 2000 parliamentary elections winning since 1993 in combination with other small parties, the Awami League, in 1994 and 2000 parliamentary elections winning .
in 2004,the party and the Popular Front for the Liberation of United People Freedom Alliance is composed of a majority in parliamentary elections, again took power in 2004,the party and the Popular Front for the Liberation of United People Freedom Alliance is composed of a majority in parliamentary elections, again took power . currently, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa, the general secretary of the Dolomites in the Pala, Sena (Silesia) currently, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa, the general secretary of the Dolomites in the Pala, Sena (Silesia) .
2, determination of the people, the People ', was established in 1970, mainly members of corruption from the Ceylon Communist Party 2, determination of the people, the People ', was established in 1970, mainly members of corruption from the Ceylon Communist Party . until the early 1990s, until the early 1990s,.
90 remains wedded to armed struggle, which has long since adjusted the policy, select Batasuna road, advocates for "socialist government", "use the power granted to europe for the people", "the pursuit of economic equality, diplomacy and advocate the improvement and development of relations with neighbouring countries, the opposition leader's interference in its internal affairs as 90 remains wedded to armed struggle, which has long since adjusted the policy, select Batasuna road, advocates for "socialist government", "use the power granted to europe for the people", "the pursuit of economic equality, diplomacy and advocate the improvement and development of relations with neighbouring countries, the opposition leader's interference in its internal affairs as . Amara Sinha (), general secretary of the Tilbury Wen Silva (3), the United National Party: September 6, 1946) was founded on theowns about 140 million Amara Sinha (), general secretary of the Tilbury Wen Silva (3), the United National Party: September 6, 1946) was founded on theowns about 140 million .
stands for free competition, opening - up of the economic policy and foreign policy of nonalignment stands for free competition, opening - up of the economic policy and foreign policy of nonalignment . Lanier, Jr., leader of the country's deputy leader Liviu (Jayasuriya), Chairman Malik Abdul carat Ma (Malawi), general secretary of the Sena LVL, Puke Tavoy (
) of the other political parties and organizations in leading the nation with Sinhala monks Dang, Ceylon Workers Congress, a Muslim Congress, a national unity coalition, the Popular Front for the Highlands,Elam PPD and the pro - Communist Party of Sri Lanka etc.

Peace Process

's sinhalese and tamil between conflict has lasted 20 years, leaving nearly 70,000 people dead and 's sinhalese and tamil between conflict has lasted 20 years, leaving nearly 70,000 people dead and . in February 2002, the Norwegian, the parties to the conflict signed the "permanent ceasefire", and successively held six rounds of peace talks in February 2002, the Norwegian, the parties to the conflict signed the "permanent ceasefire", and successively held six rounds of peace talks .
April 2003 the LTTE withdrew from the talks, the peace process suspended when April 2003 the LTTE withdrew from the talks, the peace process suspended when . in February 2006, the Sri Lankan government and LTTE in Geneva peace talks in 2003 after an interruption of the first high - level direct talks between the two sides on the substantive issues on which agreement had not been in February 2006, the Sri Lankan government and LTTE in Geneva peace talks in 2003 after an interruption of the first high - level direct talks between the two sides on the substantive issues on which agreement had not been .
and in October of that year in the second round of Geneva peace talks also failed and and in October of that year in the second round of Geneva peace talks also failed and . since late 2005, the Sri Lankan government and LTTE since late 2005, the Sri Lankan government and LTTE.
organization conflict from the international community's general support for the peace process in the organization conflict from the international community's general support for the peace process in the . america, Norway, Japan and other countries have been actively mediating, Yun Xiang Si and providing humanitarian and economic assistance for reconstruction, try to get both sides back to the negotiating table in america, Norway, Japan and other countries have been actively mediating, Yun Xiang Si and providing humanitarian and economic assistance for reconstruction, try to get both sides back to the negotiating table in .
in November 2002, April 2003, 6 months and in June 2005, Aid's Tokyo Conference (for the US, EU, Japan and Norway) in Oslo, Washington, Tokyo and Brussels in November 2002, April 2003, 6 months and in June 2005, Aid's Tokyo Conference (for the US, EU, Japan and Norway) in Oslo, Washington, Tokyo and Brussels .

Capital

Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is of the portal, the East is a crossroads, "said Colombo, Sri Lanka (Colombo is the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is of the portal, the East is a crossroads, "said . Colombo is a typical coastal city in Southeast Asia, there's a charming coastal scenery, also a raucous night market casino; have the cheerful steamy percussion, devout religious believers of religiosity of; have a towering stands of skyscrapers, magnificent temple halls.. romantic scene in the atmosphere of leisure will form the unique charm of Colombo city in Colombo
Sinhala", meaning "sea of Paradise", which is a beautiful city, a city of lush trees and a pleasant climate,streets broad and clean, soaring commercial building in the downtown main street Avenue Sinhala", meaning "sea of Paradise", which is a beautiful city, a city of lush trees and a pleasant climate,streets broad and clean, soaring commercial building in the downtown main street Avenue . Galle (Galle Road) is a straight stretch of road, north to the south which extend up to 100 kilometers outside the city of Galle Galle (Galle Road) is a straight stretch of road, north to the south which extend up to 100 kilometers outside the city of Galle .
coconut trees lined the road, the shadows coconut trees lined the road, the shadows . city reside the Sinhala, Tamil, mole, India, Borg, mestizo, etc., many European and Malay ethnic
in Colombo Old Town streets, built by the erstwhile Hindu,Buddhist temples and temples of Islam and the Christian church from the Colombo city - scapes in Colombo Old Town streets, built by the erstwhile Hindu,Buddhist temples and temples of Islam and the Christian church from the Colombo city - scapes . of the two best - known sight is Sri Lanka's largest collection according to the Colombo National Museum and Bandaranaike International Conference Hall, the former Sambo saved between ming dynasty and the Expedition of Eunuch Zhenghe in Sri Lanka when establishing the monument, which is 30 years ago China's assistance to build the international famous mansion, from history to today, from past to now, the era of the friendship between China and Sri Lanka, peoples love and help each other, a close friend of the of the two best - known sight is Sri Lanka's largest collection according to the Colombo National Museum and Bandaranaike International Conference Hall, the former Sambo saved between ming dynasty and the Expedition of Eunuch Zhenghe in Sri Lanka when establishing the monument, which is 30 years ago China's assistance to build the international famous mansion, from history to today, from past to now, the era of the friendship between China and Sri Lanka, peoples love and help each other, a close friend of the .
In addition, the world's only elephant orphanage,Save the sacred relic of the ancient city of Kang refer to numerous National Forest Park, the south coast is also to visit the Colombo unmissable attractions In addition, the world's only elephant orphanage,Save the sacred relic of the ancient city of Kang refer to numerous National Forest Park, the south coast is also to visit the Colombo unmissable attractions .

Important Figures

President, born November 18, 1945, the family of Sinhala Buddhists, the Chairman of the Liberal Party President, born November 18, 1945, the family of Sinhala Buddhists, the Chairman of the Liberal Party . father, D. A. Rajapaksa, who served as a Deputy Speaker is Liberal Party co - founder
graduated from the University of Colombo School of Law, was admitted as graduated from the University of Colombo School of Law, was admitted as . 1970 elected as a Liberal candidate, became the youngest MP elected 1970 elected as a Liberal candidate, became the youngest MP elected .
again in 1989, and Parliamentary Secretary of the Commission on Human Rights took up the post of again in 1989, and Parliamentary Secretary of the Commission on Human Rights took up the post of . 1994 labour, vocational training,After being appointed to the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development 1994 labour, vocational training,After being appointed to the Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development .
October 2000 served as the Deputy Chairman of October 2000 served as the Deputy Chairman of . in February 2002, the opposition leader in February 2002, the opposition leader .
2004 April President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister's appointment of 2004 April President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister's appointment of . 2005 November 5th election victory of President - elect's 6th 2005 November 5th election victory of President - elect's 6th .
LVL Nasiriya, Wickremanayake Prime Minister, born 5 May 1933, the family of Sinhala Buddhists, a senior member of the Liberal Party LVL Nasiriya, Wickremanayake Prime Minister, born 5 May 1933, the family of Sinhala Buddhists, a senior member of the Liberal Party . University of Colombo, Ananda Middle School, and went to England to study law at Lincoln College, and after graduation, admitted as University of Colombo, Ananda Middle School, and went to England to study law at Lincoln College, and after graduation, admitted as .
1965 and 1970 general elections, both of which are Members of Parliament - elect,served as the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Buddhist Affairs, and Minister of Agriculture and Vice - Chairperson of the 1965 and 1970 general elections, both of which are Members of Parliament - elect,served as the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Buddhist Affairs, and Minister of Agriculture and Vice - Chairperson of the . in August 2000, following the ouster of Mrs. Ban took up his post as Prime Minister until December 2001
11 January 2005, is the newly elected President Rajapaksa appointed as Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Cuban Luo 11 January 2005, is the newly elected President Rajapaksa appointed as Prime Minister and the Speaker of the Cuban Luo . Dala, born August 5, 1941, Sinhalese, unified Dala, born August 5, 1941, Sinhalese, unified .
had expelled the KMT senior members of London's School and a BA Honours degree at the University of Peradeniya had expelled the KMT senior members of London's School and a BA Honours degree at the University of Peradeniya . 1977 parliamentary elections after formally entering politics, having served as minister of indigenous medicine and culture, education and media minister 1977 parliamentary elections after formally entering politics, having served as minister of indigenous medicine and culture, education and media minister .
2001 UNP election victory,Luo was appointed a Senator and Minister of Justice and of the Buddhist leader 2001 UNP election victory,Luo was appointed a Senator and Minister of Justice and of the Buddhist leader . on 22 April 2004, the election's 13th National Assembly Speaker on 22 April 2004, the election's 13th National Assembly Speaker .
Luoxi Bogollagama, foreign minister (born 1954) of 6 August, the Buddhists, the UNP parliamentarians Luoxi Bogollagama, foreign minister (born 1954) of 6 August, the Buddhists, the UNP parliamentarians . practicing law for over 30 years, well - versed in business and trade, and worked as a foreign government and organization of the Legal Counsel's practicing law for over 30 years, well - versed in business and trade, and worked as a foreign government and organization of the Legal Counsel's .
served as the chairman, in the promotion of foreign direct investment and industrial development of a record for served as the chairman, in the promotion of foreign direct investment and industrial development of a record for . November 2005 became the head of the Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Minister November 2005 became the head of the Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Minister .
2006 on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and LTTE 2006 on behalf of the Sri Lankan government and LTTE. peace talks held in Geneva in January 2007 became minister peace talks held in Geneva in January 2007 became minister .

External Relations

and pursue an independent foreign policy of nonalignment, in support of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and oppose all forms of imperialism, colonialism, racism and the hegemony of, maintenance of Sri Lanka's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, does not allow foreign's internal affairs and foreign affairs conducted interference and pursue an independent foreign policy of nonalignment, in support of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and oppose all forms of imperialism, colonialism, racism and the hegemony of, maintenance of Sri Lanka's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, does not allow foreign's internal affairs and foreign affairs conducted interference . concerned international and regional security, advocate general and complete disarmament, including global nuclear disarmament and the establishment of a new political and economic order concerned international and regional security, advocate general and complete disarmament, including global nuclear disarmament and the establishment of a new political and economic order .
resolutely oppose international terrorism, 1998 January has signed the United Nations Anti - Terrorism Convention,became the first signatory to the Convention to actively promote the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, resolutely oppose international terrorism, 1998 January has signed the United Nations Anti - Terrorism Convention,became the first signatory to the Convention to actively promote the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, . .
is the key to diplomacy in seeking to solve the problems on the international community's understanding and support is the key to diplomacy in seeking to solve the problems on the international community's understanding and support . in the United Nations and the SAARC organization such as a call for the strengthening of international cooperation in countering terrorism in the United Nations and the SAARC organization such as a call for the strengthening of international cooperation in countering terrorism .
already and more than 130 countries to establish diplomatic relations with China and bilateral relations in the already and more than 130 countries to establish diplomatic relations with China and bilateral relations in the . ' '.
has a long history of friendly exchanges between China's history in Sri Lanka called for Shi (lion) sub - State or Sinhalese State has a long history of friendly exchanges between China's history in Sri Lanka called for Shi (lion) sub - State or Sinhalese State . AD 410, the Chinese monk Fa Xian Jin Dynasty from India's tour to two years, to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures and we're going to have a Buddhist Kingdom on the book "An AD 410, the Chinese monk Fa Xian Jin Dynasty from India's tour to two years, to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures and we're going to have a Buddhist Kingdom on the book "An .
of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) navigators Sampokong against multiple' of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) navigators Sampokong against multiple' . in the 15th century, a prince's visit to Beijing,on the way home in Quanzhou, Fujian province, People's Republic of China to live by Emperor Ming Emperor ", whose descendants are still settled in Quanzhou and Taiwan's reduced to a colony after in the 15th century, a prince's visit to Beijing,on the way home in Quanzhou, Fujian province, People's Republic of China to live by Emperor Ming Emperor ", whose descendants are still settled in Quanzhou and Taiwan's reduced to a colony after .
, , . - Sri Lanka relations have brought to a halt in 1950 by the Sri Lankan government to recognize new china - Sri Lanka relations have brought to a halt in 1950 by the Sri Lankan government to recognize new china .
1957 on Feb. 7, the two countries established diplomatic ties thereafter that both countries have maintained / kept friendly relations, exchanges at Prime Minister Zhou Enlai thereafter that both countries have maintained / kept friendly relations, exchanges at Prime Minister Zhou Enlai .
(1957, 1964), Deng Yingchao, Vice (1977), the Deputy Prime Minister (1978), Huang Hua, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1981), State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian (in 1985), President Li Xiannian (1986),Chinese Premier Li Peng (1990), Qian Qichen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1994), vice - chairman Chen Muhua (1997), Li Ruihuan, chairman of the cppcc (1999), Premier Zhu Rongji (2001), Jia Qinglin, the CPPCC (2003), Wu Guanzheng, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (2004), Premier Wen Jiabao (2005), State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan (2006) successively visited slovakia (1957, 1964), Deng Yingchao, Vice (1977), the Deputy Prime Minister (1978), Huang Hua, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1981), State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian (in 1985), President Li Xiannian (1986),Chinese Premier Li Peng (1990), Qian Qichen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1994), vice - chairman Chen Muhua (1997), Li Ruihuan, chairman of the cppcc (1999), Premier Zhu Rongji (2001), Jia Qinglin, the CPPCC (2003), Wu Guanzheng, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (2004), Premier Wen Jiabao (2005), State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan (2006) successively visited slovakia . Sri Lanka Prime Minister Bandaranaike (1961, 1972), President Shevardnadze (1984), Prime Minister Ranasinghe Premadasa (1979, 1988), Prime Minister of Tonga Weijie (1989),Foreign Minister Kadirgamar (1995, 1998), President Kumaratunga (1996, 2005), the Prime Minister's (2003), Prime Minister Wickremanayake (2006), the Speaker of the Cuban Luo Dara (2006), Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera (2006), President Rajapaksa (2007) and China by Sri Lanka Prime Minister Bandaranaike (1961, 1972), President Shevardnadze (1984), Prime Minister Ranasinghe Premadasa (1979, 1988), Prime Minister of Tonga Weijie (1989),Foreign Minister Kadirgamar (1995, 1998), President Kumaratunga (1996, 2005), the Prime Minister's (2003), Prime Minister Wickremanayake (2006), the Speaker of the Cuban Luo Dara (2006), Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera (2006), President Rajapaksa (2007) and China by .
2006 - Sri Lanka relations have continued in the course of the development, regular high - level visits, expand mutually beneficial cooperation with China on 2006 - Sri Lanka relations have continued in the course of the development, regular high - level visits, expand mutually beneficial cooperation with China on . March 14 - 15 December, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan's visit to Sri Lanka, met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa,Deputy leader of the opposition United National Party Liviu Jayasuriya leaders like March 14 - 15 December, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan's visit to Sri Lanka, met with President Mahinda Rajapaksa,Deputy leader of the opposition United National Party Liviu Jayasuriya leaders like .
announced that 2007 marks the China - Sri Lanka Friendship Year ", and signed a" People's Republic of China and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka of the agreement on economic and technological cooperation and assistance in the direction's South Asian Games held an exchange of letters between the business communities of our two countries announced that 2007 marks the China - Sri Lanka Friendship Year ", and signed a" People's Republic of China and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka of the agreement on economic and technological cooperation and assistance in the direction's South Asian Games held an exchange of letters between the business communities of our two countries . Sri Lanka's Puttalam Coal Power Plant Project was officially signed by the commercial and technical contract Sri Lanka's Puttalam Coal Power Plant Project was officially signed by the commercial and technical contract .
April 12 to 15 December, the Secretariat of the CPC, He Yong, deputy secretary of the cpc delegation visited slovakia rate, made an official visit to President Rajapaksa and Wickremanayake Prime Minister,and a meeting with the Liberal Party's general secretary, Xili, Deputy Chairman of Senna and Senna Vikramaditya's April 12 to 15 December, the Secretariat of the CPC, He Yong, deputy secretary of the cpc delegation visited slovakia rate, made an official visit to President Rajapaksa and Wickremanayake Prime Minister,and a meeting with the Liberal Party's general secretary, Xili, Deputy Chairman of Senna and Senna Vikramaditya's . April 21 - 23 May, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka LVL Nasiriya Wickremanayake was here to attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2006, Vice President Zeng Qinghong met April 21 - 23 May, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka LVL Nasiriya Wickremanayake was here to attend the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2006, Vice President Zeng Qinghong met .
after the meeting, heading the group 23 to 26 of this trip is to visit Xi 'an and Shanghai after the meeting, heading the group 23 to 26 of this trip is to visit Xi 'an and Shanghai . 25 June to 30 July, the Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker W. Luo Cuban visit Dara, Chairman Wu Bangguo of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) and vice chairman xu jialu respectively, met and feted, Luo and his entourage and a tour of Shanghai and Hangzhou to visit
12 - 16 July,Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, who paid a visit to meet with Premier Wen Jiabao, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks, and met with the Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Commerce, the National Tourism Administration and other ministries and leaders of the China Institute of International Studies 12 - 16 July,Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, who paid a visit to meet with Premier Wen Jiabao, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held talks, and met with the Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Commerce, the National Tourism Administration and other ministries and leaders of the China Institute of International Studies . Sa also in Chinese political and economic development under the background of China - Sri Lanka relations in the future "delivered a keynote address on Sa also in Chinese political and economic development under the background of China - Sri Lanka relations in the future "delivered a keynote address on .
after the visit, both sides issued a" Joint Statement of the " after the visit, both sides issued a" Joint Statement of the ". 2007 from 26 February to 4 March, Sri Lanka's president, paid a state visit to China 2007 from 26 February to 4 March, Sri Lanka's president, paid a state visit to China .
President Hu Jintao and hold talks,Wu Bangguo and Premier Wen Jiabao met respectively with Gulf Cooperation Council, Chairman Jia Qinglin of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and president attended the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and China - Sri Lanka Friendship Year "celebration reception President Hu Jintao and hold talks,Wu Bangguo and Premier Wen Jiabao met respectively with Gulf Cooperation Council, Chairman Jia Qinglin of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and president attended the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and China - Sri Lanka Friendship Year "celebration reception . President Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Government and people of the Chinese government and people a small elephant, a statue of the Buddha and corneas President Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka on behalf of the Government and people of the Chinese government and people a small elephant, a statue of the Buddha and corneas .
pulling row and a tour of Shanghai, Guangzhou and visit Three Gorges pulling row and a tour of Shanghai, Guangzhou and visit Three Gorges . Sri Lankan government has always pursued a friendly policy towards China, as long as taiwan, tibet, china on issues like human rights support Sri Lankan government has always pursued a friendly policy towards China, as long as taiwan, tibet, china on issues like human rights support .
; and the two countries on major international and regional issues have consensus,; and the two countries on major international and regional issues have consensus,. good cooperation and bilateral economic and trade relations and economic and technological cooperation in 1952, with the establishment of diplomatic ties is not in my case, despite the US and other Western countries of the blockade, the rice glue was signed by China and the trade agreement, which both countries friendly to facilitate trade and Shi good cooperation and bilateral economic and trade relations and economic and technological cooperation in 1952, with the establishment of diplomatic ties is not in my case, despite the US and other Western countries of the blockade, the rice glue was signed by China and the trade agreement, which both countries friendly to facilitate trade and Shi .
from 1953 to 1982, Sino - Sri Lanka trade accounting for trade from 1953 to 1982, Sino - Sri Lanka trade accounting for trade . in 1983, the two countries began to trade in cash settlement in 1983, the two countries began to trade in cash settlement .
according the General Administration of Customs statistics, bilateral trade volume in 2006 was $1.14 billion, an increase of 9% China where the outlet 11. 1 billion, and imported 0. 3 billion,year - on - year increase of 17.7% and - 4.1. 8
% currently, from China's imports of primary products are rubber and its products, black tea, precious stones and the coconut and the like, the main export products are textiles, mechanical and electrical products, building materials, hardware, pharmacy, etc. I am currently some brand - name products, such as Haier, motorcycle or the like starts to enter the markets in a mutually beneficial economic cooperation I am currently some brand - name products, such as Haier, motorcycle or the like starts to enter the markets in a mutually beneficial economic cooperation .
' '. began in 1982 to October 2006, China's cumulative signed in contracting projects and labor service cooperation contracts involved 12. 9 billion, the accomplished turnover of 7. 9 billion
therein, the Contract Amount of Contracted Engineering 12. 6 billion,The accomplished turnover of 7. 6 billion 1952 "rice glue Agreement" in 1956, "Ceylon on the delegation of the Government of the People's Republic of China government delegation of sino - us joint communiques", 1957, Premier Zhou En - lai of the People's Republic of China and Ceylon Prime Minister Bandaranaike Joint Declaration", in 1963, the "Joint Communique of the Government of the People's Republic of China and Ceylon" in 1964 in "joint communiqu" in 1972, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Sri Lanka of a joint communique (2003) "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on bilateral consultations on its implementation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.book "and" People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka REPUBLIC FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME (Unofficial translation) "2005" The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka of a joint communique in September 2005 "joint communique of the People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka" in February 2007 "with the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of China on the Joint Statement of the" Beauty's main aid donor and trade partner,
beauty "of the Sri Lankan government insists that economic reform,balance in their democratic process and expressing its satisfaction at the beauty "of the Sri Lankan government insists that economic reform,balance in their democratic process and expressing its satisfaction at the . US government support for a political solution to the problems of the peoples of the US government support for a political solution to the problems of the peoples of the .
stance in 1997, the US declared the LTTE as a terrorist organization by stance in 1997, the US declared the LTTE as a terrorist organization by . the end of 2004 the aftermath of the tsunami, the U.S. - China's disaster relief and post - disaster reconstruction, which played an active role in the
in January 2006, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera's visit, met respectively with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other officials 6 months the South Asian and Central Asian affairs, Assistant Secretary of State Boucher's visit, met with the President and the Prime Minister's 6 months the South Asian and Central Asian affairs, Assistant Secretary of State Boucher's visit, met with the President and the Prime Minister's .
Bao Si after the meeting to the media, "said LTTE must renounce terror, recognize that only through political conflict Bao Si after the meeting to the media, "said LTTE must renounce terror, recognize that only through political conflict ." 12 months,Army Commander Sarath Fonseka's visit to the US State Department to meet with Deputy Secretary of State and Defense officials reiterated the government commitment to a political solution to ethnic problems of Sri Lanka and India stand " 12 months,Army Commander Sarath Fonseka's visit to the US State Department to meet with Deputy Secretary of State and Defense officials reiterated the government commitment to a political solution to ethnic problems of Sri Lanka and India stand .
centuries - old historical and geographic ties centuries - old historical and geographic ties . maintain friendly relations with India's foreign policy is the focus of maintain friendly relations with India's foreign policy is the focus of .
'in favour of a global range of nuclear disarmament, but without opposing the entry into force of the Indian nuclear 'in favour of a global range of nuclear disarmament, but without opposing the entry into force of the Indian nuclear . both parties attach importance to economic cooperation, and hoped that both sides of the economy being spurred by cooperation between SAARC cooperation both parties attach importance to economic cooperation, and hoped that both sides of the economy being spurred by cooperation between SAARC cooperation.
start of India's support for the peaceful resolution of ethnic conflicts start of India's support for the peaceful resolution of ethnic conflicts . 2006, India's relations to develop steadily 2006, India's relations to develop steadily .
the end of January to early February, IAF commander on Armitage's visit was met with the President, the Prime Minister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and the commander like the end of January to early February, IAF commander on Armitage's visit was met with the President, the Prime Minister, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence and the commander like . 5 months, India's Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of State for External Affairs of India to meet Mr. Sharma, was briefed on the progress of the peace process and expressed the view that it is incumbent upon the international community to the LTTE to pressing, to compel it to return to the negotiating table
7 months, the Special Representative of the Prime Minister of India, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran's visit, President Clerides' with 'domestic situation consultation meeting was held, was foreign minister, the foreign secretary,armed forces or chiefs attend 7 months, the Special Representative of the Prime Minister of India, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran's visit, President Clerides' with 'domestic situation consultation meeting was held, was foreign minister, the foreign secretary,armed forces or chiefs attend . August, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera again to India August, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera again to India .
11 months, the newly appointed Indian foreign secretary Shiv Shankar Menon's visit, met respectively with Mr President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, etc 11 months, the newly appointed Indian foreign secretary Shiv Shankar Menon's visit, met respectively with Mr President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, etc . the same month, President Rajapaksa's visit, during which the mayor attended as a guest of honour at the meeting, Prime Minister Singh met with Indian leader of the Congress party, Sonia Gandhi, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee and National Security Adviser MK Narayanan the same month, President Rajapaksa's visit, during which the mayor attended as a guest of honour at the meeting, Prime Minister Singh met with Indian leader of the Congress party, Sonia Gandhi, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee and National Security Adviser MK Narayanan .
's attention to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, SAARC and actively supports and participates in the activities of the 's attention to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, SAARC and actively supports and participates in the activities of the . in July 1998,10th SAARC Summit held in the ' in July 1998,10th SAARC Summit held in the '.
' in the SAARC countries to actively promote the development of cooperation, the emphasis on economic growth was the priority, needs to find a peaceful, stable regional environment ' in the SAARC countries to actively promote the development of cooperation, the emphasis on economic growth was the priority, needs to find a peaceful, stable regional environment . in February 2003, the SAARC Council of Ministers of Culture held in Colombo in in February 2003, the SAARC Council of Ministers of Culture held in Colombo in .
in November 2005, President Kumaratunga's visit to three African countries in the Bangladeshi capital, held the 13th SAARC summit in November 2005, President Kumaratunga's visit to three African countries in the Bangladeshi capital, held the 13th SAARC summit . in April 2007, President Rajapaksa to attend held at New Delhi from 14 th summit in April 2007, President Rajapaksa to attend held at New Delhi from 14 th summit .

Military

Sri Lanka's army and air force was founded in 1949, the Navy was founded in 1950 by the president as commander - in - chief of the armed forces Sri Lanka's army and air force was founded in 1949, the Navy was founded in 1950 by the president as commander - in - chief of the armed forces . .
highest policymaking body for the security of the State Defense Committee, members have the secretary of defense, army, navy and air force commander, police commissioner and the like, under the chairmanship of the President assumed the role of the Ministry of Defence is the highest military highest policymaking body for the security of the State Defense Committee, members have the secretary of defense, army, navy and air force commander, police commissioner and the like, under the chairmanship of the President assumed the role of the Ministry of Defence is the highest military . .
administrative mechanism by the regular armed forces and police with administrative mechanism by the regular armed forces and police with . regular army division by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the three Services regular army division by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the three Services .
president by the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defence and the navy and the air inside the whole PLA and leadership and command president by the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defence and the navy and the air inside the whole PLA and leadership and command . Army Commander Sarath Fonseka is Lt. General Sarath Fonseka,Navy Commander K.R., Cranor up to Vice Admiral, commander of both the past and Tilak Air Marshal
6,706 about 17 million people 6,706 about 17 million people . Army 13. 5 million, 2 million people in the Navy, Air Force 1. 5 million people - as well as the police, National Guard and volunteers to assist his hometown about 8 million people
Constitution, the President is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Defence Constitution, the President is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Defence . is the highest decision - making body for the National Security Council, and consists of the Minister of Defence, the Ministry of State, Army, Navy and Air Force commander,Chief Superintendent of Police, under the chairmanship of the President, who is also the Ministry of Defence, the military's top administrative is the highest decision - making body for the National Security Council, and consists of the Minister of Defence, the Ministry of State, Army, Navy and Air Force commander,Chief Superintendent of Police, under the chairmanship of the President, who is also the Ministry of Defence, the military's top administrative .
. mechanism by the regular forces, reservists and police with mechanism by the regular forces, reservists and police with .
regular army division by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the three Services regular army division by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the three Services . president by the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defence and the Army, Navy and Air Force Command of the PLA will be implemented to provide leadership and president by the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defence and the Army, Navy and Air Force Command of the PLA will be implemented to provide leadership and .
troops for active components shall be about 11 - 11.5 million people have been called up for active service again (- containing) 1, an army of about 9 - 9. 5 million (4. 2 million have been called up for active service again) numbered ten division headquarters, three mechanized infantry brigades, 1 Air Mobile Brigade, 23 infantry brigades, 1 Brigade (independent contingent was made up of two commandos,1 independent contingent), one cavalry regiment, three armoured reconnaissance regiments, four artillery regiments (including one reserve regiment), four Field Engineering Corps (1) containing a reserve regiment numbered ten division headquarters, three mechanized infantry brigades, 1 Air Mobile Brigade, 23 infantry brigades, 1 Brigade (independent contingent was made up of two commandos,1 independent contingent), one cavalry regiment, three armoured reconnaissance regiments, four artillery regiments (including one reserve regiment), four Field Engineering Corps (1) containing a reserve regiment .
MBT: T - 55 has about 25 vehicles MBT: T - 55 has about 25 vehicles . Scout: "Saladin" is 26, "stoat" 15, "jackals" Scout: "Saladin" is 26, "stoat" 15, "jackals" .
12 armored carriers: T - 85 - 35 vehicles, BTR - 152 vehicles 10, other models the 107 12 armored carriers: T - 85 - 35 vehicles, BTR - 152 vehicles 10, other models the 107 . towed artillery: 76 mm 12 mm, 85 mm 12 doors, 12 gates 88 mm, 130 mm door 12, door 33 152 mm towed artillery: 76 mm 12 mm, 85 mm 12 doors, 12 gates 88 mm, 130 mm door 12, door 33 152 mm .
Rocket Launcher: Rocket Launcher:. door 16 122 - mm mortars: 276 door 81 mm, 82 mm on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the door, the door 12 107 - mm and 120 - mm recoilless door 16 122 - mm mortars: 276 door 81 mm, 82 mm on the basis of 100 parts by weight of the door, the door 12 107 - mm and 120 - mm recoilless .
36 door: door 15 105 mm, 106 mm anti - aircraft gun 36 door: door 15 105 mm, 106 mm anti - aircraft gun . door 34: 40 A total of 24 mm, 94 mm door 34: 40 A total of 24 mm, 94 mm .
33 - 2, the Navy's 1 million people (including the name 1100 have been called up again for active service) 33 - 2, the Navy's 1 million people (including the name 1100 have been called up again for active service) . (Command) based in Colombo, Trincomalee (main base), Karay Nagar, Tang Gallas, card Nanpi Astyages (Command) based in Colombo, Trincomalee (main base), Karay Nagar, Tang Gallas, card Nanpi Astyages .
warships is patrolling the coast: the 39 offshore patrol vessels (1, 38) offshore patrol ship landing craft: eight vessels 3.Air Force 1 million 26 combat aircraft, attack helicopters and 19 26 combat aircraft, attack helicopters and 19 .
ground attack fighters: the F - 7M - type rack 4, 7 - frame type FT 1, FT 2 - 5, MiG - 27 Type 4 frame, the "Lavi" rack 5, SF - 260TP type anti - radiation missile carriers 8 of frame, "Capra" rack attack helicopter ground attack fighters: the F - 7M - type rack 4, 7 - frame type FT 1, FT 2 - 5, MiG - 27 Type 4 frame, the "Lavi" rack 5, SF - 260TP type anti - radiation missile carriers 8 of frame, "Capra" rack attack helicopter . 2: "Bell" 212 - 11 helicopters, 6 Mi - 24, Mi - 35 type rack conveyor 2: "Bell" 212 - 11 helicopters, 6 Mi - 24, Mi - 35 type rack conveyor .
2: 27 planes and helicopters: "Bell" - type frame 206 9, Mi - 17 - 3 trainer: 11 of the frame 4, the reserve force of about 4200 people in the army, which more than 1,100 people,Navy, the Air Force has more than 2000 2: 27 planes and helicopters: "Bell" - type frame 206 9, Mi - 17 - 3 trainer: 11 of the frame 4, the reserve force of about 4200 people in the army, which more than 1,100 people,Navy, the Air Force has more than 2000 . 5, paramilitary forces 8. 86 million, of whom police 6.06 million people, the national volunteer 1. 5 million, 1. 3 million people
- volunteer civil war in July 1983, members of the LTTE in the north of the Jaffna peninsula killed 13 government soldiers, the Sri Lankan capital Colombo erupted against ethnic Tamils of the large - scale violent conflict, triggering a civil war in Sri Lanka - volunteer civil war in July 1983, members of the LTTE in the north of the Jaffna peninsula killed 13 government soldiers, the Sri Lankan capital Colombo erupted against ethnic Tamils of the large - scale violent conflict, triggering a civil war in Sri Lanka . July 1987, India and Sri Lanka, Indian troops entered Sri Lanka peacekeeping mission July 1987, India and Sri Lanka, Indian troops entered Sri Lanka peacekeeping mission .
LTTE refused to disarm, LTTE refused to disarm,. firefight with the Indian army and in March 1990, Indian troops to leave Sri Lanka firefight with the Indian army and in March 1990, Indian troops to leave Sri Lanka .
Tigers then went on the offensive, the occupation of the Jaffna peninsula Tigers then went on the offensive, the occupation of the Jaffna peninsula . in January 1995, Mrs. Chandrika Kumaratunga President of Sri Lanka and the LTTE ceasefire agreement
but due to the Hmeimim LTTE sank two cargo vessels, the cease - fire is compromised by the Sri Lankan army occupied Jaffna then but due to the Hmeimim LTTE sank two cargo vessels, the cease - fire is compromised by the Sri Lankan army occupied Jaffna then . .
City in January 1996, the LTTE has masterminded a vote of the Central Bank of the suicide attacks, killing 76 people were killed and injured more than 1000 City in January 1996, the LTTE has masterminded a vote of the Central Bank of the suicide attacks, killing 76 people were killed and injured more than 1000 . in February 2002, the Norwegian - brokered peace,Sri Lankan government and LTTE signed a permanent ceasefire in February 2002, the Norwegian - brokered peace,Sri Lankan government and LTTE signed a permanent ceasefire .
in April 2003, the Tigers withdrew from the talks, the peace process was suspended when in April 2003, the Tigers withdrew from the talks, the peace process was suspended when . in August 2005, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Lakshman Kadirgamar, whose apartment was the LTTE assassinated in August 2005, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Lakshman Kadirgamar, whose apartment was the LTTE assassinated .
in November of the same year, the Tigers' tough stand against Rajapaksa, the president - elect in November of the same year, the Tigers' tough stand against Rajapaksa, the president - elect . 2006 July, government forces to the LTTE to launch new military strikes, and gradually regained control of the LTTE - controlled area 2006 July, government forces to the LTTE to launch new military strikes, and gradually regained control of the LTTE - controlled area .
2007 July, government forces occupied the LTTE Eastern Province of Sri Lanka in the last stronghold town of Topi Gallas,to realize the control of the 2007 July, government forces occupied the LTTE Eastern Province of Sri Lanka in the last stronghold town of Topi Gallas,to realize the control of the . Orientale in January 2008, against the LTTE launched a massive offensive Orientale in January 2008, against the LTTE launched a massive offensive .
in January 2009, government troops occupied the LTTE's political headquarters at Kilinochchi town and military headquarters in the town of Mullaitivu in January 2009, government troops occupied the LTTE's political headquarters at Kilinochchi town and military headquarters in the town of Mullaitivu . mid April 2009, government troops overran the Tigers' last stronghold in northern mid April 2009, government troops overran the Tigers' last stronghold in northern .
on Feb. 26, the LTTE declared a unilateral ceasefire by the Sri Lankan government rejected the ceasefire but , , .
asked the LTTE to surrender on May 18, 2009, the LTTE leader Prabhakaran in the northern Mullaitivu district and killed by government troops on 19 asked the LTTE to surrender on May 18, 2009, the LTTE leader Prabhakaran in the northern Mullaitivu district and killed by government troops on 19 ., Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said,'s army soundly defeated the Tigers, was recaptured by the tissue occupied by "every inch of land" , Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said,'s army soundly defeated the Tigers, was recaptured by the tissue occupied by "every inch of land" .

Industrial

Sri Lanka has a major industrial, textile, clothing, leather, food, beverage, tobacco, paper, wood, chemicals, petroleum processing, rubber, plastic and metal working and assembly of the machine such as industrial, mostly concentrated in the Colombo area Sri Lanka has a major industrial, textile, clothing, leather, food, beverage, tobacco, paper, wood, chemicals, petroleum processing, rubber, plastic and metal working and assembly of the machine such as industrial, mostly concentrated in the Colombo area . 2013 industrial output value accounts for GDP of 31. 1%, an increase of 9. 9%

Agriculture

Sri Lanka's arable land area of 400 hectares, has been using 200 hectares (2013) Sri Lanka's arable land area of 400 hectares, has been using 200 hectares (2013) . major crops are tea, rubber, coconut etc.
2013 agricultural output value accounts for GDP of 10. 8%, an increase of 4. 7%

Service Industry

In 2013, the output value of service industry to GDP was 58. 1%, an increase of 6.4%, trade, banking, insurance, real estate, transportation and communications industry is growing fast with the

Tourism

Sri Lanka's tourism industry is the important part of Sri Lanka's tourism industry is the important part of . tourists mainly from Europe, India, Southeast Asia etc countries and regions tourists mainly from Europe, India, Southeast Asia etc countries and regions .
2003 - 2005, for three consecutive years of visiting foreign tourists 500,000 person 2003 - 2005, for three consecutive years of visiting foreign tourists 500,000 person . from the end of 2005, the army and the LTTE on the conflict of tourism in certain impact to the from the end of 2005, the army and the LTTE on the conflict of tourism in certain impact to the .
In 2009, the situation was good, says tourism is gradually recovering, in In 2009, the situation was good, says tourism is gradually recovering, in . 2013 immigration to 127.5 million, compared to 2012 growth of 26. 7%, and revenues of 17 billion, in 2012 65. 2%

Finance

2013 Revenue of 11,374. 47 billion rupees, and expenditure 16693. 96 billion rupees, a fiscal deficit of 5319. 47 billion rupees foreign - exchange reserves in 2013 74. 95 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase by 8. 6%
debt 29604. 2 billion rupees in GDP was 36. 5%

Foreign Capital

Governments that protect and policies to attract foreign direct investment in 2013 Governments that protect and policies to attract foreign direct investment in 2013 . about 14. 2 billion dollars, mainly invested in infrastructure projects, services and manufacturing

Foreign Assistance

foreign aid in the economic life and an important role to play in the 'foreign aid in the economic life and an important role to play in the '.' in almost every large deal relies on foreign aid to build ' in almost every large deal relies on foreign aid to build .
reveals to donor countries and international organizations have more than 30, include China, India, Japan, the United States, the Asian Development Bank and other foreign aid reveals to donor countries and international organizations have more than 30, include China, India, Japan, the United States, the Asian Development Bank and other foreign aid . 2013 $808 2013 $808 .

Culture

Religious

Sri Lankan residents 70. 2% Buddhist, 12. 6% Hindu, 9. 7% Muslim, Catholic and Christian

Language

Sinhala, Tamil, which was the same as the official language of Sri Lanka and the national language, generic upper - class English Sinhala, Tamil, which was the same as the official language of Sri Lanka and the national language, generic upper - class English .

Customs

Sri Lanka is one of the majority of the population are Buddhists, many traditions are associated with Buddhism, Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka is a much - respected, residents and Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka when it comes to dialogue, whether standing or sitting, she managed to slightly below the head of the monks, and couldn't handle things handed Buddhist clerics and followers, Sri Lanka is one of the majority of the population are Buddhists, many traditions are associated with Buddhism, Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka is a much - respected, residents and Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka when it comes to dialogue, whether standing or sitting, she managed to slightly below the head of the monks, and couldn't handle things handed Buddhist clerics and followers, . visiting Buddhist temples, the statues do not trample on, across, riding and other offensive operations, but also into the temple, going barefoot, shoes and socks, hats and visiting Buddhist temples, the statues do not trample on, across, riding and other offensive operations, but also into the temple, going barefoot, shoes and socks, hats and .
Sri Lanka with the residents of meeting someone, shaking hands, clasping hands to greet,clasped hands in the face is the most standard acts like Sri Lanka with the residents of meeting someone, shaking hands, clasping hands to greet,clasped hands in the face is the most standard acts like . Sri Lankans in red, white, yellow and other colors, the more apparent the raven as a mascot, like to use to light the lamp in such a way that the celebrations, as well as religious rituals, such as Sri Lankans in red, white, yellow and other colors, the more apparent the raven as a mascot, like to use to light the lamp in such a way that the celebrations, as well as religious rituals, such as .
Sri Lankan marriage in the comparison particularly, sinhalese - of marriage as between a man and a woman, who is first engaged, determined after the wedding, exchange rings, on their wedding day, a brother - in - law of the groom's feet, is the "knot of one heart, to break the coconut and other customs, while the real gift is to the bride in a wedding ceremony on the stage, at about (around round) her waist by the groom on the feeding of the cloth,his head on the feeding of the fish that the groom after issuing Sri Lankan marriage in the comparison particularly, sinhalese - of marriage as between a man and a woman, who is first engaged, determined after the wedding, exchange rings, on their wedding day, a brother - in - law of the groom's feet, is the "knot of one heart, to break the coconut and other customs, while the real gift is to the bride in a wedding ceremony on the stage, at about (around round) her waist by the groom on the feeding of the cloth,his head on the feeding of the fish that the groom after issuing . in Sri Lanka's central mountains still exist in the polyandrous in Sri Lanka's central mountains still exist in the polyandrous .
and, most notably in Sri Lanka, to the pitch and yaw of the meaning - - in contrast to China, is a nod not shook their heads in the representation is and, most notably in Sri Lanka, to the pitch and yaw of the meaning - - in contrast to China, is a nod not shook their heads in the representation is . Sri Lankans eat with their right hand thumb, index finger, middle finger, three fingers which pick up food to eat, and give the locals a gift, don't send flowers, dinner and accept gifts, with right hand Sri Lankans eat with their right hand thumb, index finger, middle finger, three fingers which pick up food to eat, and give the locals a gift, don't send flowers, dinner and accept gifts, with right hand .

Taboo

Sri Lankan Buddhists held except for "after midday" canon, there couldn't find places to eat, don't ride bikes, run fast, "No, a female pulling carts, not wearing a watch, the temple barefooted rules mostly follow Sri Lankan Buddhists held except for "after midday" canon, there couldn't find places to eat, don't ride bikes, run fast, "No, a female pulling carts, not wearing a watch, the temple barefooted rules mostly follow . .
Sri Lankan Buddhism in daily life, that the monks revered Sri Lankan Buddhism in daily life, that the monks revered . exceptionally by bus, the ordinary person from the back door to get in the car, while monks from the front door to get in the car, the car along with the monks, the disabled and others who sit exceptionally by bus, the ordinary person from the back door to get in the car, while monks from the front door to get in the car, the car along with the monks, the disabled and others who sit .
taboo they use food or things left transmission, depending on the left hand is dirty, sordid and taboo they use food or things left transmission, depending on the left hand is dirty, sordid and . hand. Thus, the left - handed as they delivered articles also impolite
Sri Lanka monks have prohibition of alcohol;also do not like to eat the mushroom Sri Lanka monks have prohibition of alcohol;also do not like to eat the mushroom . Sri Lankan Muslims use the consumption of pork and pig products Sri Lankan Muslims use the consumption of pork and pig products .

Diet

Most Sri Lankans in the main food of rice, coconut, corn, tapioca and the like as their main food Most Sri Lankans in the main food of rice, coconut, corn, tapioca and the like as their main food . You love of coconut and chili peppers, which are almost all dishes in the indispensable seasoning sauce You love of coconut and chili peppers, which are almost all dishes in the indispensable seasoning sauce .
they chewed leaves the hobbies, habits in the sauce and leaves and some lime, plus a couple of slices of coconut and betel, then put them together and chew they chewed leaves the hobbies, habits in the sauce and leaves and some lime, plus a couple of slices of coconut and betel, then put them together and chew . is said to be a refreshing; digestive is said to be a refreshing; digestive .
they drink black tea, in general, like sugar, milk, they drink black tea, in general, like sugar, milk, . farmers generally prefer to drink and a coconut flower wine which is brewed by farmers generally prefer to drink and a coconut flower wine which is brewed by .
they generally is mix with the food, often eating habits apiece before two bowls of water for the wash water, cold boiled water for drinking and eating characteristics 1 they generally is mix with the food, often eating habits apiece before two bowls of water for the wash water, cold boiled water for drinking and eating characteristics 1 .,Attention: The exquisite simplicity affordable dining, arranging the flavor - dense ,Attention: The exquisite simplicity affordable dining, arranging the flavor - dense .
2, tastes: sweet, spicy love 2, tastes: sweet, spicy love . 3, staple food: rice, fried noodles and fried rice to eat such food 3, staple food: rice, fried noodles and fried rice to eat such food .
4 and non - staple food: eating chicken, fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, etc, and also love to eat potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, beans, tomatoes, radish, melon, peppers and other vegetables; seasoning like cinnamon, cardamom, clove, lemon, saffron, curry and the like; general eat, to eat dried fish in Sri Lanka, Buddhists beef 4 and non - staple food: eating chicken, fish, shrimp, beef, mutton, etc, and also love to eat potatoes, cabbage, cucumber, beans, tomatoes, radish, melon, peppers and other vegetables; seasoning like cinnamon, cardamom, clove, lemon, saffron, curry and the like; general eat, to eat dried fish in Sri Lanka, Buddhists beef . 5, recipes: fried, roasted, stir - frying cooking method of dishes favored 5, recipes: fried, roasted, stir - frying cooking method of dishes favored .
6, Lunch: falling in love with china sichuan 6, Lunch: falling in love with china sichuan . 7, recipes:appreciate the chicken curry, beef curry, Dry fried mandarin fish, beef, spicy eggplant, homestyle tofu, fried tomato, ginger chicken, eggplant puree, braised mutton in red sauce, tomato and egg soup and other dishes 7, recipes:appreciate the chicken curry, beef curry, Dry fried mandarin fish, beef, spicy eggplant, homestyle tofu, fried tomato, ginger chicken, eggplant puree, braised mutton in red sauce, tomato and egg soup and other dishes .
8, water and wine: the habit of drinking tea in the morning bedtime, a meal and drink coffee and tea; on, Afternoon Tea 8, water and wine: the habit of drinking tea in the morning bedtime, a meal and drink coffee and tea; on, Afternoon Tea . 9, fruits: eating papaya, jackfruit, coconut and banana - like fruit; nuts like walnut, almond, etc 9, fruits: eating papaya, jackfruit, coconut and banana - like fruit; nuts like walnut, almond, etc .

Social

Education

Sri Lanka's government attaches great importance to education, in 1945, after the implementation of the kindergarten to the University of the Free Education Sri Lanka's government attaches great importance to education, in 1945, after the implementation of the kindergarten to the University of the Free Education . 2013 residents of the literacy rate was 92. 2%
schools across the country by 10850, 840 private schools with a total enrollment of 423, 40,000 teachers 23. 6 million people 2013 government education expenditures to GDP of 1. 3%
main universities are the University of Peradeniya and University of Colombo main universities are the University of Peradeniya and University of Colombo .

The Media

There are more than 200 newspapers in Sri Lanka (2013), four of the system ofnewspaper industry: (1) the company Associated Newspapers of Ceylon: appellative Hubin Mansion, founded in 1918, in July 1973 by the government's takeover of There are more than 200 newspapers in Sri Lanka (2013), four of the system ofnewspaper industry: (1) the company Associated Newspapers of Ceylon: appellative Hubin Mansion, founded in 1918, in July 1973 by the government's takeover of . publishes five dailies, three weeklies and dailies, Sundays 10 more publishes five dailies, three weeklies and dailies, Sundays 10 more .
's major newspapers the "Daily News", is the largest English language daily newspaper; the" Daily Sun ", is one of the largest Sinhala Daily 's major newspapers the "Daily News", is the largest English language daily newspaper; the" Daily Sun ", is one of the largest Sinhala Daily . (2) of the Uganda People's Parry ngn: November 1981 founded (2) of the Uganda People's Parry ngn: November 1981 founded .
daily publication, Sunday for daily, weekly, 2 species of daily publication, Sunday for daily, weekly, 2 species of . main newspapers, the" island "is British, daily newspaper Wen Monk, main newspapers, the" island "is British, daily newspaper Wen Monk,.
(3) with the mass - circulation newspaper companies: 1990 founded (3) with the mass - circulation newspaper companies: 1990 founded . 's major newspapers have Sinhala Daily Ranka Light "and" English "Sunday Times" 's major newspapers have Sinhala Daily Ranka Light "and" English "Sunday Times" .
(4) speedily Newspaper Company: founded in 1930, (4) speedily Newspaper Company: founded in 1930, . private publishing Tamil newspaper, the" lion "is the largest Tamil dailies private publishing Tamil newspaper, the" lion "is the largest Tamil dailies .
Ranka" in 1978 by several newspapers, which were founded by the semiofficial news agency Ranka" in 1978 by several newspapers, which were founded by the semiofficial news agency . Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation: formerly Radio Ceylon, instead got its current name in 1967, is the official radio station Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation: formerly Radio Ceylon, instead got its current name in 1967, is the official radio station .
TV in Sri Lanka: TV in Sri Lanka: . state television began broadcasting in 1982, was one of the biggest,The British daily, monk, three Thai - language broadcast state television began broadcasting in 1982, was one of the biggest,The British daily, monk, three Thai - language broadcast .

The Life Of The People

Sri Lanka's government, the long - standing rice subsidies, free education and universal free medical care and other welfare measures Sri Lanka's government, the long - standing rice subsidies, free education and universal free medical care and other welfare measures . 2013, total public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP, 1. 15%, the life expectancy of 75.
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Traffic

Aircraft: Colombo International Airport, and flights to the places in the world, about 36 km south of the airport to the downtown train Aircraft: Colombo International Airport, and flights to the places in the world, about 36 km south of the airport to the downtown train .: As of 2013, the Sri Lanka railways in 1944 km from Colombo with radiated railway may have access to the domestic other cities : As of 2013, the Sri Lanka railways in 1944 km from Colombo with radiated railway may have access to the domestic other cities .
Taxi: The taxi is considerable, not only low fares (ISM or billing, in which about 10 rupees per kilometer), and are easier to train, so that it is very convenient, typically by application of an additional 5% of the tip to the driver on the night Taxi: The taxi is considerable, not only low fares (ISM or billing, in which about 10 rupees per kilometer), and are easier to train, so that it is very convenient, typically by application of an additional 5% of the tip to the driver on the night . 9 9 .
doubled bus fares to collect later: As of 2013, the Sri Lanka State Highway 2. 8 kilometers downtown traffic to buses and taxis,Double - decker buses, routes to different parts of the downtown traffic to buses and taxis,Double - decker buses, routes to different parts of the .

Tourism

Sri Lanka, formerly known as" Ceylon ", meaning" the land of milk and honey "Sri Lanka, formerly known as" Ceylon ", meaning" the land of milk and honey ". Sri Lanka has rich natural cultural heritage and unique charming atmosphere, known as the" pearl of the Indian Ocean on " Sri Lanka has rich natural cultural heritage and unique charming atmosphere, known as the" pearl of the Indian Ocean on ".
Sri Lanka over the full - bodied aroma and taste, it's the big - screen charm of aroma pervading, is covered in the ancient temple, the temple above the forest while Sri Lanka over the full - bodied aroma and taste, it's the big - screen charm of aroma pervading, is covered in the ancient temple, the temple above the forest while . beautiful butterflies and birds and animals so that more vibrant land full of exotic and stunning beautiful butterflies and birds and animals so that more vibrant land full of exotic and stunning .
Colombo is Sri Lanka's ancient cities, Guoshu ironwood tree and lily pads were ubiquitous on the streets, the coconut palms towering above the clouds,lush, various religious temples and churches, the city exudes an enchanting temperament; Colombo is Sri Lanka's ancient cities, Guoshu ironwood tree and lily pads were ubiquitous on the streets, the coconut palms towering above the clouds,lush, various religious temples and churches, the city exudes an enchanting temperament; . Victoria Park to the south of the Colombo National Museum of Colombo is the main attraction here Victoria Park to the south of the Colombo National Museum of Colombo is the main attraction here .
is Sri Lanka's largest collection of cultural relics are displayed in historical and cultural relics, the most notable of which is a Zheng He in the Ming Dynasty Eunuch Sanbao to go to Sri Lanka in the establishment of the monument, the monument to the top of the People's Republic of China: the pattern and text is Sri Lanka's largest collection of cultural relics are displayed in historical and cultural relics, the most notable of which is a Zheng He in the Ming Dynasty Eunuch Sanbao to go to Sri Lanka in the establishment of the monument, the monument to the top of the People's Republic of China: the pattern and text .

Accommodation

Sri Lanka was a developing country, the city's infrastructure is poor, 3 hotels catering facilities are comparatively old Sri Lanka was a developing country, the city's infrastructure is poor, 3 hotels catering facilities are comparatively old . therefore travel is best selected live local 5 star therefore travel is best selected live local 5 star .
southwest of Sri Lanka has many 5 star hotels for southwest of Sri Lanka has many 5 star hotels for . every hotel has its own garden and swimming pool, and coconut trees, and shrubs as well as in countries of the tropical landscape every hotel has its own garden and swimming pool, and coconut trees, and shrubs as well as in countries of the tropical landscape .
cheap hotel, in April, the start of the off - season, home prices may drop by half cheap hotel, in April, the start of the off - season, home prices may drop by half . nearly nearly.

Shopping

Sri Lanka - rich black tea and Jewel Sri Lanka - rich black tea and Jewel . Sri Lanka is the world's famous black tea of origin, mainly thanks to her unique geographical location and large temperature swings between day and night Sri Lanka is the world's famous black tea of origin, mainly thanks to her unique geographical location and large temperature swings between day and night .
and a coffee, black tea tastes will also change depending on the altitude changes significantly, to 1200 m above sea level the mountains by the production of black tea is good and a coffee, black tea tastes will also change depending on the altitude changes significantly, to 1200 m above sea level the mountains by the production of black tea is good . Ting pula tea produced mainly in the eastern, the middle is the main tea - producing areas of Ai Liya Ting pula tea produced mainly in the eastern, the middle is the main tea - producing areas of Ai Liya .
Sri Lanka of the gemstones are opal, sapphire, amethyst, or moonstone and ruby imports Sri Lanka of the gemstones are opal, sapphire, amethyst, or moonstone and ruby imports . .
Most opals in Sri Lanka to amber and green - grade (relatively rare) Most opals in Sri Lanka to amber and green - grade (relatively rare) . it is more common for black, white opal it is more common for black, white opal .

Attractions

Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Beta region located in the heart of the magnificent architecture, beautiful spectacular, is one of the landmark buildings in the city Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Beta region located in the heart of the magnificent architecture, beautiful spectacular, is one of the landmark buildings in the city . mansion was designed by the Chinese government aid projects in Sri Lanka, 1973 and was completed in May, will be established by 30 years, Sri Lanka plays an important role in the social life of the Chinese Government aided by mansion was designed by the Chinese government aid projects in Sri Lanka, 1973 and was completed in May, will be established by 30 years, Sri Lanka plays an important role in the social life of the Chinese Government aided by .
after Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, and the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, respectively, in January 2003 and April, with the building constitute a unified whole, known as the "China - Sri Lanka friendship." elephant orphanage elephant orphanage (Elephant), located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka cover Craven in the district of Wana Bin Na (village), 85 km from the capital Colombo elephant orphanage elephant orphanage (Elephant), located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka cover Craven in the district of Wana Bin Na (village), 85 km from the capital Colombo .
is an elephant - conservation and also serve as tourist attractions in Sri Lanka is an elephant - conservation and also serve as tourist attractions in Sri Lanka . virgin forest is found everywhere in the abandoned illicit mining of Simple jade mine, tend to have some small elephant fell into these abandoned while "hapless virgin forest is found everywhere in the abandoned illicit mining of Simple jade mine, tend to have some small elephant fell into these abandoned while "hapless .
is salvaged from jade mine rescue and other variety of eventualities and matriarch of the elephants already lost,Government wildlife authority began in 1975 and built the world's most unique "elephant orphanage" is salvaged from jade mine rescue and other variety of eventualities and matriarch of the elephants already lost,Government wildlife authority began in 1975 and built the world's most unique "elephant orphanage" . Anuradhapura Anuradhapura Sri Lanka is the oldest city with a 2,500 - year history, in 380 BC and became the capital of Sri Lanka, and in that after a thousand - year period, Sri Lanka is home to the ancient imperial city of kingship Anuradhapura Anuradhapura Sri Lanka is the oldest city with a 2,500 - year history, in 380 BC and became the capital of Sri Lanka, and in that after a thousand - year period, Sri Lanka is home to the ancient imperial city of kingship .
found ruins in the 19th century, and now found ruins in the 19th century, and now ., built during the renovation of the 5th century Buddhist capital of Anuradhapura as , built during the renovation of the 5th century Buddhist capital of Anuradhapura as .
de Vila Vella's Zoo is a zoo in Sri Lanka's largest zoo,Asia's most perfect de Vila Vella's Zoo is a zoo in Sri Lanka's largest zoo,Asia's most perfect . one of the zoo is located in the capital Colombo city, Green trees, flowers, tropical animals, also keeps animals worldwide total of over 2,000 visitors in the park one of the zoo is located in the capital Colombo city, Green trees, flowers, tropical animals, also keeps animals worldwide total of over 2,000 visitors in the park .
can be generally, also may be on the back of an elephant viewing apes, African monkeys, tigers in India, peacocks and other birds and various beasts and aquatic animals in the park can be generally, also may be on the back of an elephant viewing apes, African monkeys, tigers in India, peacocks and other birds and various beasts and aquatic animals in the park . is open towards the outside and elephant seals have a butterfly garden arena is open towards the outside and elephant seals have a butterfly garden arena .
Park Park . (Fort), also known as the Castle, the original Dutch settlers built a fort, and is now a member of the Sri Lankan parliament, government, banks, shops, the tourism sector,Aviation and shipping company, and to the city limits of Colombo to the nearby cities of transportation and accommodation, catering, entertainment, shopping center place (Fort), also known as the Castle, the original Dutch settlers built a fort, and is now a member of the Sri Lankan parliament, government, banks, shops, the tourism sector,Aviation and shipping company, and to the city limits of Colombo to the nearby cities of transportation and accommodation, catering, entertainment, shopping center place .
the whole magnificent trees, flowers blooming, beautiful the whole magnificent trees, flowers blooming, beautiful . scenery the streets have been planted there called Guoshu ironwood tree flower and Nymphaea, more are above the ground of coconut palms, and tens of thousands of Sri Lankans view birds (crows is a "bird") habitat here scenery the streets have been planted there called Guoshu ironwood tree flower and Nymphaea, more are above the ground of coconut palms, and tens of thousands of Sri Lankans view birds (crows is a "bird") habitat here .
Gary Ford, which is in the south of the plaza facing the Indian Ocean, the ocean is the place for a peak - peak Gary Ford, which is in the south of the plaza facing the Indian Ocean, the ocean is the place for a peak - peak . Adam Adam aka San Lu Zushan Adam Adam aka San Lu Zushan .
once called mandapas, Mount Athos once called mandapas, Mount Athos . .
Sri Lanka Adam Peak is both the holy places of pilgrimage,as well as a famous scenic spot, located in south - central Sri Lanka, approximately 40 km west of Colombo Sri Lanka Adam Peak is both the holy places of pilgrimage,as well as a famous scenic spot, located in south - central Sri Lanka, approximately 40 km west of Colombo . Adam Peak, in Sinhala is" Seri Padas Fontana's" exquisite "or" Samana Liya " Adam Peak, in Sinhala is" Seri Padas Fontana's" exquisite "or" Samana Liya ".
Adam aka Saint - foot mountain peaks, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, Christian worship on this mountain is the land of the Adam aka Saint - foot mountain peaks, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, Christian worship on this mountain is the land of the . Adam Peak is located in south - central Sri Lanka, approximately 40 km east of Colombo Adam Peak is located in south - central Sri Lanka, approximately 40 km east of Colombo .
2243 metre high mountain, the highest peak in southern Sri Lanka as Adam 2243 metre high mountain, the highest peak in southern Sri Lanka as Adam . 2243 peak height meters, has a conical shape, there are many trails to the Peak, a Mountain Road on the southwestern slope of the sides of the chains,People could chain up the steps to the summit of each climb up 2243 peak height meters, has a conical shape, there are many trails to the Peak, a Mountain Road on the southwestern slope of the sides of the chains,People could chain up the steps to the summit of each climb up .
topped with a bronze bell, visitors reach the top of a hill, often to toll the bell once topped with a bronze bell, visitors reach the top of a hill, often to toll the bell once . path. There is a small temple, built on flat rock on which a bell hung at the entrance to the temple, the temple long 1. 5 m, a width of 0. 8 meters recessed trenches, like a giant human footprint
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Museum to the National Museum in Sri Lanka is the oldest museum in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka National Museum to the National Museum in Sri Lanka is the oldest museum in . National Museum was founded in 1877, which contains examples of various historical periods of precious cultural relics in the museum's collection with National Museum was founded in 1877, which contains examples of various historical periods of precious cultural relics in the museum's collection with .
Sri Lanka's history and the era of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), are a variety of fossils,ancient bronzes, bronze carvings, stone carvings, gems, ancient ninja mask, ancient maps, flags and the Kandy kingdom period various weaving, metalwork, lacquerware, porcelain, exquisite craft, famous frescoes, the last king of Kandy, armor, and from the King of Kandy, which came to the museum of natural science room Sri Lanka's history and the era of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), are a variety of fossils,ancient bronzes, bronze carvings, stone carvings, gems, ancient ninja mask, ancient maps, flags and the Kandy kingdom period various weaving, metalwork, lacquerware, porcelain, exquisite craft, famous frescoes, the last king of Kandy, armor, and from the King of Kandy, which came to the museum of natural science room . seat on display in many animals, insects and geological specimens seat on display in many animals, insects and geological specimens .
library collection of 20 volumes of books and manuscripts, which contains over 4,000 records is the ancient Sri Lanka and Buddhism of Pattra - leaf classics and history books library collection of 20 volumes of books and manuscripts, which contains over 4,000 records is the ancient Sri Lanka and Buddhism of Pattra - leaf classics and history books . Museum has a 1912 discovered tablets, known as the "Zheng He Pilgrimage Stele",Zheng He (1371 - 1435), the famous navigator of the Ming Dynasty, when the first state visit to Sri Lanka to build Museum has a 1912 discovered tablets, known as the "Zheng He Pilgrimage Stele",Zheng He (1371 - 1435), the famous navigator of the Ming Dynasty, when the first state visit to Sri Lanka to build .
1409 of the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (210 km) northeast of Colombo is located at the 1982 World Heritage 1409 of the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (210 km) northeast of Colombo is located at the 1982 World Heritage . .
extant monuments dating mainly from the Baltic to run his Mobb and suddenly the emperor Nisan Jahan Mosque during the term of the extant monuments dating mainly from the Baltic to run his Mobb and suddenly the emperor Nisan Jahan Mosque during the term of the . - - some of them: "The Baltic Sea: Rama", Polo Bhaskara Mobb suddenly the emperor, in which a micro uneven stone irrigation reservoir and the expansion, the bank 13 kilometer long, 12 meters high, set on every distance, engraved with the Sanskrit original,Sinhala and Sinhala variant of stelae erected - - some of them: "The Baltic Sea: Rama", Polo Bhaskara Mobb suddenly the emperor, in which a micro uneven stone irrigation reservoir and the expansion, the bank 13 kilometer long, 12 meters high, set on every distance, engraved with the Sanskrit original,Sinhala and Sinhala variant of stelae erected .
shore there is a huge stone, is said to be the Polo Bhaskara Mobb Neglect of the statue, at the northern end of the east coast of the Baltic Sea as Bhaskara Mobb suddenly 'palace, the palace is rectangular, and a transfer layer 7, the visible layers of ruins at Sigiriya shore there is a huge stone, is said to be the Polo Bhaskara Mobb Neglect of the statue, at the northern end of the east coast of the Baltic Sea as Bhaskara Mobb suddenly 'palace, the palace is rectangular, and a transfer layer 7, the visible layers of ruins at Sigiriya . Sigiriya is a flat of the mountain with an altitude of 370 m, the legendary ancient king of Sri Lanka came in here to build a castle with Sigiriya is a flat of the mountain with an altitude of 370 m, the legendary ancient king of Sri Lanka came in here to build a castle with .
lime, mud brick and built the promenade and held by a giant lion's mouth are extended,People can thus went up the stairs to the ancient city of Sigiriya lime, mud brick and built the promenade and held by a giant lion's mouth are extended,People can thus went up the stairs to the ancient city of Sigiriya . ancient city of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is the cultural treasure - house of ancient artistic relics ancient city of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is the cultural treasure - house of ancient artistic relics .
Ancient City of Sigiriya Ancient City of Sigiriya is a millennial and Asia's best - preserved city centres, the performance of Sri Lanka's traditional architectural styles: under the tree - lined gardens, trails and pavilions communion; symmetrical and asymmetrical architectural elements; changing the plane of the axis and radius design is perfect; Old Town stands the center up to 200 meters of the boulder rises; the east and the west of the city, surrounded by two moats and ramparts around the city with two rectangular Ancient City of Sigiriya Ancient City of Sigiriya is a millennial and Asia's best - preserved city centres, the performance of Sri Lanka's traditional architectural styles: under the tree - lined gardens, trails and pavilions communion; symmetrical and asymmetrical architectural elements; changing the plane of the axis and radius design is perfect; Old Town stands the center up to 200 meters of the boulder rises; the east and the west of the city, surrounded by two moats and ramparts around the city with two rectangular .

Other

Football

Lanham Sports Club in Lanham Sports Club () is a Sri Lankan football club, located in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo Lanham Sports Club in Lanham Sports Club () is a Sri Lankan football club, located in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo . club, founded in 1930, is a notable Sri Lankan team, the latest of a series in the history of the world s best club, founded in 1930, is a notable Sri Lankan team, the latest of a series in the history of the world s best .
Club showroom in the 2000 and 2004 Sri Lanka FA Cup champions and 2004 champion of the Cup Winners Cup Club showroom in the 2000 and 2004 Sri Lanka FA Cup champions and 2004 champion of the Cup Winners Cup .: name: Lanham sports clubs were: 1930 Stadium: stadium in Sri Lanka, Colombo home capacity: 25000 league:Sri Lanka Football Premier League for the 2006 - 07 Sri Lanka Football Premier League: Championship three times: in 1998, 2000, 2007 Sri Lanka FA Cup: 4 times champion: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006 Dialog Champions Cup Winners' Cup: 1 Winner: 2004: name: Lanham sports clubs were: 1930 Stadium: stadium in Sri Lanka, Colombo home capacity: 25000 league:Sri Lanka Football Premier League for the 2006 - 07 Sri Lanka Football Premier League: Championship three times: in 1998, 2000, 2007 Sri Lanka FA Cup: 4 times champion: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006 Dialog Champions Cup Winners' Cup: 1 Winner: 2004.