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A familiar and unfamiliar country-Sri Lanka
When Sri Lanka is mentioned, many people think of an ancient and mysterious image of civilization. Today, the author will take you to outline a real Sri Lanka in your mind in the form of pictures and texts, and fill in the gaps in your knowledge by the way.

Sri Lanka, the full name of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, was originally named Ceylon, and the capital Colombo,1February 4, 948, was its national day. Although the name of the country contains socialism, it is a typical capitalist country with democracy and system.

Sri Lanka is located in the northern Indian Ocean, facing India across the sea. It is the largest island in the South Asian subcontinent, covering an area of 65,000 square kilometers. Sinhalese people have a population of more than 20 million, accounting for about 70% of the local population, and are the most important ethnic group in China. The island has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 28℃, long summer and no winter, and it is warm and comfortable. The southern plateau and the northern plain are dominated by agricultural economy.

As an island country, the long coastline has many beautiful tourism resources, which is called the most beautiful scenery in the world by Kelpolo. Not only that, Sri Lanka also has many local specialties-gems. Sapphire, ruby and moonstone in Xing Cai are considered to be the most beautiful gems in the world. It can be said that there are dazzling mineral rainbows buried underground in Sri Lanka.

Ceylon black tea. Many famous English black teas are actually produced in Sri Lanka. You can buy 25 grams of Ceylon black tea for one yuan. If you want to visit the local tea mountain, you can invite the local tea-picking beauty to take a photo with you, only 50 rubles.

Like shit paper. Elephant dung paper is deeply loved by local residents and is often used to make exquisite envelopes and postcards. It is difficult for most tourists to accept this kind of souvenir with such a strong taste, but when you really hold the specially treated elephant dung paper in your hand, you will instantly eliminate the psychological discomfort.

There are also local unique spices and masks, which will not be introduced in detail due to space reasons. Friends who like to travel can experience it for themselves.

The history of Sri Lanka can be traced back to 2000 years ago. About 600 BC, Aryans from the northern part of the South subcontinent first immigrated here. Aryans first settled along the coast, and then gradually moved inland along the river. They build villages and make a living by growing rice. Sinhalese, the most powerful immigrant, has become synonymous with all immigrants. Sinhala means lion in Sanskrit, so although there are no wild lions in the local area, lions are still used as symbols in the national flag and national emblem. Sinhalese people have established their own unique caste system on the original basis, which is the basis of the village community system. The whole country believes in Brahmanism. In 377 BC, Tantoga Abaye seized the throne and made Anuradapura the capital. He created the Sinhalese water conservancy civilization by building many excellent water conservancy projects. Around 250 BC, King Ashoka of Indian Peacock Dynasty sent his son to the island to promote Buddhism, which was welcomed by Sinhalese people. By the 2nd century BC, Sinhalese people had abandoned their original Brahmanism belief and accepted Buddhism. Sri Lanka was colonized by Britain in modern times, and then declared its independence on February 4, 1948/kloc-0.

Today, as a small country, Sri Lanka is not keen to show its face in international politics, but its rich natural resources and superior geographical location force it to become the forefront of competition and game among big countries. Sri Lanka and India are separated only by a Bok Strait, and India's boss in South Asia has long coveted Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, which guards the northern Indian Ocean route, allows China to import oil from the Middle East, bypassing India, Southeast Asia and other pro-American countries. At present, China has obtained the 99-year lease right of the port of Hambantota.