Sri lanka
Griffen Wieneke
Physical Features
Sri Lanka is pear shaped,has water falls, and has forest and mountains.
History
- The earliest know people in Sri Lanka were the Veddahs.
- If you were over 18 you could vote.
- English was the official language in Sri Lanka.
- The island became a british colony in 1802.
People and Places
- The veddahs called themselves Wanniya meaning forest dwellers.
- Sri Lanka is a beautiful island.
- The island is pear shaped.
- In Sri Lanka there are two million people live in Columbia.
Lifestyle
- The game they mostly play is cricket.
- The main food in Sri Lanka are rice and curry.
- The education in Sri Lanka is free.
- In Sri Lanka they have school until 7:30A.M. till 1:30P.M.
Society
- The voting age in Sri Lanka is 18
- The government is lead by a President who is head of the state and the government.
- The President is elected for a six year term.
- In Sri Lanka they get around with taxis, busses, and three wheeled cars.
Fun Facts
- Sri Lanka is near India.
- The kings in Sri Lanka have wonderful palaces.
- The people in Sri Lanka love to do art, music, and sculpturing.
My Resources
"Sri Lanka." CultureGrams Kids Edition. ProQuest, 2014. Web. 31 Mar 2014
Sri Lanka