Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan, adj., n. /sree lahng keuh, lang keuh, shree / an island republic in the Indian Ocean, S of India: a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 18,762,075; 25,332 sq. mi. (65,610 sq. km). Cap.: Colombo. Formerly, Ceylon. Arabic, Serendip.… … Universalium
Sri Lanka — Sri Lan|ka a country in southern Asia, which is an island in the Indian Ocean, southeast of India. Population: 19,409,000 (2001). Capital: Colombo. Sri Lanka was formerly called Ceylon, and it was ruled by Britain from 1798 to 1948. About 70% of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Sri Lanka Railways — This article is about the state run railway operator. For general information on railways in Sri Lanka, see Rail transport in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Railways Type Government owned corporation … Wikipedia
Sri Lanka — noun a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948 • Syn: ↑Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, ↑Ceylon • Derivationally related forms: ↑Sri Lankan • Members of this Region: ↑Libe … Useful english dictionary
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Capital punishment in Sri Lanka — Capital punishment is legal in Sri Lanka. However, since June 23, 1976, there have been no executions, although death sentences were handed down continuously by the High and Supreme Courts for murder and drug trafficking convictions. These were… … Wikipedia
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Dances of Sri Lanka — Traditional Sri Lankan harvesting dance The origin of the dances of Sri Lanka lies with the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, the Wanniyala Aetto and yakkas ( those who work with iron ) … Wikipedia