Sri Lanka  is a beautiful country rich in history and culture, natural resources and exotic beauty. Formerly known as Ceylon, it is a Soverign Island Nation in South Asia with a population of about 21 million.  Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse and Sinhalese who are mainly Buddhists, make up 74% of the country’s population. 
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