Sri lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (pronunciation: /sriː ˈlɑːŋkə/, /- ˈlæŋkə/), officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea.
Etymology
The name Sri Lanka has its origin in Sanskrit, where Sri means "resplendent" and Lanka means "island". The name was officially adopted in 1972.
Related Terms
- Colombo: The commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka.
- Sinhalese: An ethnic group native to Sri Lanka.
- Tamil: Another ethnic group native to Sri Lanka.
- Buddhism: The major religion in Sri Lanka.
- Tea production in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is one of the world's largest exporters of tea.
- Cricket in Sri Lanka: The most popular sport in Sri Lanka.
Health in Sri Lanka
Health in Sri Lanka is a topic of significant importance due to the country's achievements in healthcare, which are notable for a developing country. Sri Lanka's healthcare system is known for its universal coverage.
Related Terms
- Ministry of Health (Sri Lanka): The government body responsible for health policy in Sri Lanka.
- Ayurveda in Sri Lanka: Traditional medicine in Sri Lanka.
- Dengue fever in Sri Lanka: A significant public health issue in Sri Lanka.
- COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka: The impact of the global pandemic on Sri Lanka.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sri lanka
- Wikipedia's article - Sri lanka
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