DEVELOPING NATION-SRI LANKA
Overview
Located in the northern Indian ocean, under the Indian sub-continent the tiny island of Sri Lanka houses a variety of different cultures, religions, and languages that all co-exist among each other. Among these cultures and religions the nation also provides sanctuary for five major races the: Singhalese, Tamils, Burghers, Malays and Muslims. Accompanying its five major races the country has also developed four major religions, including; Buddhism, Catholicism, Hindu and Muslim. In hope of conveying the message of equality, the Sri Lankan flag was developed through colours and symbols to represent each race and religion ensuring that the nation remains a place of peace and harmony. Its current main goals are the development of the nation’s infrastructure, economy and lifestyle of the people. Country- Sri Lanka | | Population- 21,386,870 * 10,551,931 (Male) * 10,834,939 (Female) | This graph indicates the population growth of Sri Lanka until 2008 | Capital * Commercial= Colombo * Actual=Sri Jayewardenepura Kotta | This map indicates the Sri Lankan commercial capital and all other towns surrounding it. | Leader- Mahindra Rajapakse The recently elected leader that freed the nation from its thirty year war and is trying to restore the radically decreasing economy. | This pitcure is a portrait of the current Presisdent of Sri Lanka. This president was responsible for the ending of the 30 year civil war that ravaged the land. During this period, life became very difficult for all Sri Lankan people as nearly 70% of the budget was devoted to the armed forces. | Main Industry * Tea export * Tourism * Apparel * Textile * Rice Production * Clothing Creation * Rubber * Gem mining * Overseas Employment | This graph indicates the different industries within Sri Lanka and how much each contributes. | Main Exports * Spices * Tea * Gems and Jewellery *