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1. www.britannica.com › place › Sri-LankaSri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts

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   1 day ago · In 1948, after nearly 150 years of British rule, Sri Lanka became an independent country, and it was admitted to the United Nations seven years later. The country is a member of the Commonwealth and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

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     Land of Sri Lanka Relief. A roughly triangular mountainous...

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     Sri Lanka - Culture, Religion, Cuisine: Sri Lanka is a land...

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   • The Fall of Polonnaruwa

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     Reconstruction of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka began to recover from...

2. srilanka.un.org › en › 269304-un-sri-lanka-residentUN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche's ...

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   5 days ago · UN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche's Message on Vesak Day 2024

3. frontline.thehindu.com › world-affairs › sri-lankaSri Lanka: Is it time for change? - Frontline

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   1 day ago · Sri Lanka is set to hold a pivotal presidential election between September 17 and October 16, the first since the mass protests of 2022 that ousted the powerful Rajapaksa family amid an unprecedented economic crisis. With no clear front-runner emerging, the poll will test whether voters opt for sweeping change or continuity as they grapple with high inflation, unemployment and a potential hung ...

4. foreignpolicy.com › tag › sri-lankaSri Lanka Politics, Relations & Current Affairs – Foreign Policy

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   5 days ago · The United Nations has given the international community the greenlight to punish Sri Lanka for torture. Congress has taken it.

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   How did Sri Lanka become an independent country?

   • This civilization was further enriched by the influences of Hinduism and Islam. In 1948, after nearly 150 years of British rule, Sri Lanka became an independent country, and it was admitted to the United Nations seven years later. The country is a member of the Commonwealth and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

   Sri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts

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   Where is Sri Lanka located?

   • It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km). Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times.

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   What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

   • Town hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Colombo, which emerged as the main urban centre during British rule, remains the executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka; Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, a Colombo suburb, is the legislative capital. For administrative purposes, the country has been divided into nine provinces and subdivided into 25 districts.

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   When will Sri Lanka hold a presidential election?

   • Sri Lanka is set to hold a pivotal presidential election between September 17 and October 16, the first since the mass protests of 2022 that ousted the powerful Rajapaksa family amid an unprecedented economic crisis.

   Sri Lanka: Is it time for change?

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6. srilanka.un.org › en › 269238-un-secretary-generalsThe UN Secretary-General's Message on the Day of Vesak

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   4 days ago · 23 May 2024. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' Message on the Day of Vesak. Today, Buddhists across the globe celebrate Vesak Day, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Last October, I had the privilege of travelling to the Buddha’s birthplace of Lumbini, Nepal.

7. www.newsweek.com › fact-check-are-un-troopsFact Check: Are UN Troops To Be Deployed in the US?

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   4 days ago · A United Nations Interim Force armored vehicle patrols in Lebanon on April 17, 2024. A social media post that has gone viral has suggested that UN forces could be deployed in the U.S. to deal...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › South_Asian_AssociationSouth Asian Association for Regional Cooperation - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ( SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.