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Sri
Lanka General Information
Location
Sri Lanka is a teardrop-shaped island in the Indian
Ocean just below the Southern tip of India, and lying
North of the equator.
Climate
Sri Lanka enjoys a tropical climate. There are no seasonal
variations. The bi-annual monsoon rains provide the
only seasons. Colombo and the South West experience
rain from April to May and September to October. The
East costs get its share of rainfall from November to
January. Being closer to the equator, the temperature
is high throughout the year. The average temperature
in Colombo is 27 degree centigrade (80 degree Fahrenheit).
High levels of humidity accompany this. However, in
the different parts of the island, the temperature and
the climate vary according to the terrain. The higher
you go, the cooler it gets. In the temperature average
16 degrees centigrade (61 degrees Fahrenheit).
History
The chronicled history of Sri Lanka dates back to over
2,500 years. It had established trade and cultural links
with many ancient civilizations. Throughout history,
its has been known by different names. To the Greeks
it was Taprobane, to the Arabs it was Serendib, to the
Portuguese it was Ceilao, to the Dutch it was Ceylon.
Sri Lanka was the ancient name meaning “The Resplendent
Isle”
Labour Force: 37 percent agriculture; 44 percent industry
and commerce; 19 percent service industries.
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For
many, many centuries precious stones from Sri
Lanka have earned world renown. The great king
Solomon obtained gems from Sri Lanka to woo the
elusive Queen of Sheba. |
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| The country is
rich in handicrafts and handlooms, which are original
in style and rich in workmanship. Handlooms, silks,
exquisitely carved silver and brassware,..etc |
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