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History and Setting of
Sri Lanka
1.GeographicalLocation:ThisSouthAsiannationisanisland.
2.Population:22millionasofpresenttime.
3.PresidentRanilWickremesinghe andPrimeMinisterDinesh
GunawardenaaretheLeadersofState.
4.Democraticrepublicisaformofgovernment.
5.ThemajorityreligionsareBuddhism,followedbyIslam,Christianity,
andHinduism.
6.Climate:tropical,hot,andmuggy;
7.TheSriLankanRupeeistheofficialcurrency(LKR).
BELIEFS,
ETC!
•TRADITION
•PRACTICES
•Buddhism as a Major Influence:70% of Sri Lanka's population
practices Theravada Buddhism, influencing societal values and national
identity..
Caste System and Social Structure:Cultural diplomacy often
promotes Buddhist heritage and peace, emphasizing soft power.
Traditional Medicine -Ayurveda:Diplomats must be sensitive to these
social structures to avoid disrupting local customs or norms.
Rituals and Festivals:Rituals and Festivals: Unique festivals like the
Escalas Perahera in Kandy, honoring the sacred tooth relic of the
Buddha, serve as opportunities for cultural exchange and soft power
diplomacy.
ECONOMY
•CHALLENGES/PROBLEMS
•SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGES
Economic Challenges/Significant Problems or Issues Solutions or Strategies by the Government
Anagriculturaleconomydependentontouristsandteaexports.supported domestic production and manufacturing to improve
self-sufficiency and lessen reliance on imports, especially for
necessities.
SufferingfromtheCOVID-19pandemicandcivilunrest. Investing in public health measures, ensuring better healthcare
access, and encouraging economic recovery programs for
affected sectors.
Foreign exchange crisis streamlined laws and offered incentives to draw foreign direct
investment with the goal for producing cash inflows and job
growth.
Inflation Increasing the subsidy budget, adjusting interest rates to
reduce demand-side inflation pressures, and controlling price
surges.
Unemployment Initiated initiatives to promote small and medium-sized
businesses (SMEs) and develop skills in order to create
employment possibilities.