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What is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka?
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What is the legislative capital of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, near Colombo.
2
What is the commercial capital and largest city?
Colombo, on the west coast.
3
When did Ceylon become independent?
4 February 1948.
4
When did Sri Lanka become a republic with its present name?
22 May 1972.
5
Which two languages are official?
Sinhala and Tamil, with English as a link language.
6
How many provinces does the island have?
Nine provinces, divided into 25 districts.
7
How many seats does Parliament have?
225, elected for five years by proportional representation.
8
Who is the head of state and government under the 1978 constitution?
The Executive President, elected by voters.
9
Who became the world's first female prime minister in 1960?
Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
10
Which city was the first great ancient capital?
Anuradhapura.
11
Which rock fortress was built by Kashyapa I?
Sigiriya, the Lion Rock.
12
Which city is home to the Temple of the Tooth?
Kandy.
13
Which three European powers held the coast, in order?
Portuguese, Dutch and British.
14
When did the Kandyan Kingdom fall to Britain?
1815.
15
What is the highest mountain?
Pidurutalagala, about 2,524 metres.
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What is the longest river?
The Mahaweli, about 335 kilometres.
17
What is the pilgrim mountain with a sacred footprint?
Sri Pada, also called Adam's Peak.
18
Which strait separates the island from India?
The Palk Strait.
19
Which national park is best known for leopards?
Yala.
20
What is the largest national park?
Wilpattu.
21
Which spice is native to the island?
Cinnamon.
22
Which crop is the main export and trade name Ceylon?
Tea.
23
Which monthly Buddhist holiday falls on the full moon?
Poya.
24
Which festival marks the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death?
Vesak, in May.
25
Which sport is the national sport?
Volleyball, declared in 1991.

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