The history of Sri Lanka has begun in years about 125,000BP.
“The actual origins of
the Sinhalese are shrouded in myth. Most believe they came to Sri Lanka from
northern India during the 6th century BC. Buddhism arrived from the
subcontinent 300 years later and spread rapidly. Buddhism and a sophisticated
system of irrigation became the pillars of classical Sinhalese civilization
(200 BC-1200 AD) that flourished in the north-central part of the island.
Invasions from southern India, combined with internecine strife, pushed
Sinhalese kingdoms southward.” (Bureau
of South and Central Asian Affairs, 2012)
Sri Lanka’s main food is rice along
with different curries. In Sri Lanka it is common to get together with all the
family members and have rice and curry for lunch. Strong, milk added tea is
also their favorite beverages. People in Sri Lanka usually drink tea following
some sweets. “Curd” is a yogurt, that is usually their dessert after food,
served with sugar. (Advameg, 2012). Moreover, Sri Lanka is a Democratic
country.
“Sri
Lanka is governed by a democratically elected president and a 225-member
parliament. The president serves for a term of six years and has the power to
dismiss the parliament, out of which the president selects cabinet members, a
prime minister, and a chief justice. Although regular elections at all levels
of government have been held since independence, there are increasing
allegations of tampering and violence. The current leadership is considering a
new constitution in which greater powers would be reserved for the provincial
governments, a move calculated to address the ethnic conflicts and end the
nation's civil war.”(Advameg, 2012).
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (2012). Background Notes. Sri Lanka. Retrieved March 30, 2012 from
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5249.htm
Advameg (2012).
Sri Lanka. Countries and their cultures. Retrieved March 30, 2012 from
http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Sri-Lanka.html
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