POPULATION AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS In 1998, according to an estimate by the United Nations, the population amounted to 18,455,000 units and almost 80 % resided in rural areas; the only city of notable demographic amplitude is the capital Colombo (615,000 residents in 1990). The country is the scene of serious ethnic conflicts: in fact the…
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The Beautiful Sri Lanka
Discover the magical island nation of Sri Lanka during a fascinating tour that begins in the capital Colombo and then conveniently takes you to Sri Lanka’s main sights and the most wonderful natural areas. Sri Lanka has in recent years become an increasingly popular travel destination and it is no wonder. Here you will find…
Sri Lanka 2017
Yearbook 2017 Sri Lanka. According to Countryaah.com, hundreds of Sri Lankans demonstrated in January to stop a deal between Sri Lanka and state-owned Chinese company China Merchants Port Holdings. The agreement involved a Chinese industrial zone in the port of Hambantota that China would pay to establish. During the protests, clashes occurred between protesters and…