Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Sri Lanka
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Sri Lanka, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry: The Parliament of Sri Lanka
Provides a history and other general information about the parliament of Sri Lanka.
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Other
Access to Insight: Buddhist Ceremonies & Rituals of Sri Lanka
A long essay all aspects of Sri Lankan Buddhist practice and belief. Describes ceremonies, celebrations and rituals.
BBC
Bbc: Who Is Winning Sri Lanka's War?
A May 2007 analysis that examines who is winning in the two decade conflict between the Tamil Tiger guerrillas and Sri Lankan government forces.
BBC
Bbc: Discipline, Death and Martyrdom
A June 2006 examination of the Tamil Tiger commitment to suicide attacks and fighting to the death rather than surrender.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Sri Lanka
This is an interesting reference source and travel guide to the Asian country of Sri Lanka that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Read Works
Read Works: Animal Instinct
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about animals that seem to instinctively know when a natural disaster is about to happen. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Sri Lankan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Sri Lankan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sinhalese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sinhalese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Sri Lanka
This is a comprehensive resource from the CIA World Factbook on Sri Lanka, including geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, transnational issues. It also includes images of a flag and maps. This...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tamils
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tamils. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Sri Lanka Maps
This resource provides several country, city, historical and thematic maps detailing the country of Sri Lanka. PDF (requires Adobe Reader)
Other
Asia/canada: Meeting of Cultures
Asians immigrants have had to battle hardship and prejudice to make new lives for themselves in Canada. That path is described here as well as the defining moments that politicized Chinese Canadians and acted as catalysts towards...
BBC
Bbc: Post War Sri Lanka
This article discusses conflict in Sri Lanka between the Tamil "Tigers," and the national government. The major issues of the conflict are clearly explained. (13 November 2012)
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Sri Lanka
BBC News features a general overview of the South Asia island of Sri Lanka. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides access to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related internet...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Sri Lanka: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Sri Lanka in South Asia.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Sri Lanka
This site has a detailed description of the flag of Sri Lanka which is provided by CRW Flags of the World.
New York Times
New York Times: Tourism After the Tsunami: Sri Lanka
Presents what life has been like for the residents of Sri Lanka since the Tsunami of 2005. Provides examples of what it has been like to rebuild after the Tsunami and the effect it has had on Tourism.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Sri Lanka
Kids learn about the Geography of Sri Lanka. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: National Geographic Survey
[Free Registration/Login Required] How much do you know about the world around us? Questions provided by National Geographic Survey. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/findings.html
Curated OER
Map of Sri Lanka
Details geography, government, and history of the country. Provides population, land area, and other demographic information. Includes a map. Well organized.
Curated OER
Sri Lankan Army Vehicle
A short but good account on the what, who and why of the conflict in Sri Lanka between the Tamil "Tigers," and the national government. The major issues of the conflict are clearly explained.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Sri Lanka
Learn about religion in Sri Lanka, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.