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about srilanka............. Paradise is still the most commonly used word to describe Sri Lanka- a lush, tropical island of golden beaches and brilliant blue waters. We are famed for the amazing diversity of our culture, the natural beauty of the landscape and a complex history stretching back to 543 BC. Nationality Noun - Sri Lankan(s) Adjective - Sri Lankan Languages Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language) 18%, English&other languages 8% Population 19408635 (July 2001 est.) Population density 292per sq. km Population growth 0.87% (2001 est.) Sri Lanka is a Republic and a member of the Commonwealth. It is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country - a rich mix brought about by waves of foreign invasion and long periods of colonisation, reflected in the architecture, infrastructure, art and the collective Sri Lankan psyche.