What do you know about the country of
Sri Lanka?
Before it proclaimed itself a Republic in 1972, Sri Lanka was known as Ceilao, then Ceilon, and then Ceylon.
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Two Main Groups:1. Sinhalese - Buddhists, whose origins lay in northern India2. Tamils - Hindus from southern India
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Vijaya-an Indian prince who conquered the island in the 6th century and finally became the first king of the Sinhalese
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To the Chinese, Sri Lanka was known as the "Island of Gems"
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What is the mystique of Sri Lanka?
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"The Sri Lankan Mystique"
-it is an account of the personal impressions
and experiences of the journalist, Robert Paul Jordan, who traveled to the island on assignment
for his paper in 1983
Observations:
A. Economy-it is based on the three main exports:
1. tea2. rubber3. coconuts
B. Government- nepotism-ridden and corrupt (unfair practice by a powerful person of giving favors to the people)
C. Political Problem-there's an animosity between the Sinhalese and the Tamils
D. Social Problem- not enough jobs- not enough food
E. Physical-Colombo, the capital
city, has a few modern buildings and congested streets.
F. Attitude-Majority of the
Sinhalese are easygoing, friendly, and quick to smile.
-The Tamils are known for their hardwork.
G. Religion-Sinhalese are
mostly Buddhists.
-Most of the Tamils practice Hinduism.
H. Language-Sinhala and Tamil
become the national languages.
I. Beliefs-Many people guide
their lives by their horoscope and turn to their astrologers for all important decisions.
Kandy- a historic stronghold in a setting of incredible natural beauty-it is where "The Temple of the Tooth" stands
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