Directory of Sri Lanka Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the cultures found throughout Sri Lanka. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Resources in This Category

• BBC News - Country Profile: Sri Lanka

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-11999611
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• CIA - The World Factbook: Sri Lanka

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ce.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Classical Dances of Sri Lanka

  http://www.lankalibrary.com/rit/dance.htm
  Overview of Sri Lankan dance including Ves, Naiyandi, Uddekki, and Pantheru.

• Embassy of Sri Lanka - Washington, DC

  http://www.slembassyusa.org/
  Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.

• Fact Monster - Sri Lanka

  http://www.factmonster.com/country/sri-lanka.html
  Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.

• Lonely Planet - Sri Lanka

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/sri-lanka
  Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

• National Geographic - Sri Lanka

  http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/sri-lanka-guide/
  Fast facts along with videos, music clips, photo galleries and navigable, zoomable maps.

• NationMaster - Sri Lanka

  http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Sri-Lanka
  Profile includes information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings.

• Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Sri Lanka Maps

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/sri_lanka.html
  Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

• U.S. Department of State - Sri Lanka Consular Information Sheet

  http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/sri-lanka.html
  Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.

• US Department of State - Sri Lanka

  http://www.state.gov/p/sca/ci/ce/
  Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, USAID page, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Sri Lanka

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/lktoc.html
  October 1988 country profile plus information about historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Sri Lanka

  http://www.who.int/countries/lka/en/
  UN health agency provides news and information on the country's public health including programmes, events, statistics, disease outbreaks, emergencies and the regional office.

 

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