Any questions regarding Sri Lanka

[Skyline]

what language is spoken by Moors, Burghers.

Sinhala/Sinhalese, Tamil and English

 

[HeinzG]

No,they do.

Please prove!

 

[Kambojaric]

What are the main export products of Sri Lanka and which sector employs the most people (Agriculture, Services, Industry)?

 

[Skyline]

What are the main export products of Sri Lanka and which sector employs the most people (Agriculture, Services, Industry)?

recently garments..

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Labor force - by occupation:

agriculture: 32.7%
industry: 24.2%
services: 43.1%

(December 2010 est.)

 

[Kambojaric]

recently garments..

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Labor force - by occupation:

agriculture: 32.7%
industry: 24.2%
services: 43.1%

(December 2010 est.)

Ah another South Asian rival in the textile industry
Im assuming tourism plays a big role in the Sri Lankan economy? Tea and tourism is what i associate with Sri Lanka and its economy.

 

[Skyline]

Ah another South Asian rival in the textile industry
Im assuming tourism plays a big role in the Sri Lankan economy? Tea and tourism is what i associate with Sri Lanka and its economy.

Yep, Tourism industry is booming, it will be Sri Lanka's one of main industry in the future.

 

[ghameed]

Dude Skyline i heard that quite a few five star hotels are being constructed in light of the tourism boom . Can you give a run down of the major hotels being constructed ??

 

[Skyline]

Dude Skyline i heard that quite a few five star hotels are being constructed in light of the tourism boom . Can you give a run down of the major hotels being constructed ??

Our hotel industry is really good, recently new projects are in progress of famous brands as such as "Hyatt" Colombo (42 floors), "Shangri-La" Colombo & Hambantota etc. new 5 star hotel opened in Eastern province few days ago too + there will 14 new hotels in Eastern province.

Apart from that 35 new 5-star hotels to come island-wide.
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Sri Lanka to set up 35 five star hotels island wide

Dec 04, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has approved setting up of 11 five star hotels in the capital Colombo and 24 in areas outside of Colombo to attract and accommodate tourists.

Sri Lanka's Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa has said the government has received the approval to set up two five-star hotels in Gampaha, one in Negombo, four in Beruwala, two in Jaffna, seven each in Batticaloa and Trincomalee, and one in Nuwara Eliya.

He has told the media that the government was also looking at creating a tourist zone linking Katunayake, Gampaha and Negombo in the Western Province.

According to Rajapaksa, leading international hotels are to be invited to invest and build hotels in Sri Lanka to provide a wide range of choices for the discerning tourist.

He has emphasized that Sri Lanka has to attract the investors before they go to other countries.

 

[neehar]

I hope to post some more info related to travellers who are wishing to visit Sri Lanka.

Electricity is 24x7 in any part of SL. 230V / 50 Hz

We use power socket types D, M, G , most common socket types are D and G

Socket type D

socket type G

well im impressed u guys r doing a gr8 job..hope we'll reach you soon..but given the size the population and resources its not that easy

 

[ghameed]

Our hotel industry is really good, recently new projects are in progress of famous brands as such as "Hyatt" Colombo (42 floors), "Shangri-La" Colombo & Hambantota etc. new 5 star hotel opened in Eastern province few days ago too + there will 14 new hotels in Eastern province.

Apart from that 35 new 5-star hotels to come island-wide.
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Sri Lanka to set up 35 five star hotels island wide

Dec 04, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has approved setting up of 11 five star hotels in the capital Colombo and 24 in areas outside of Colombo to attract and accommodate tourists.

Sri Lanka's Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa has said the government has received the approval to set up two five-star hotels in Gampaha, one in Negombo, four in Beruwala, two in Jaffna, seven each in Batticaloa and Trincomalee, and one in Nuwara Eliya.

He has told the media that the government was also looking at creating a tourist zone linking Katunayake, Gampaha and Negombo in the Western Province.

According to Rajapaksa, leading international hotels are to be invited to invest and build hotels in Sri Lanka to provide a wide range of choices for the discerning tourist.

He has emphasized that Sri Lanka has to attract the investors before they go to other countries.

Thanks...chances are Sri Lanka would become a developed country at least 10-15 years before India becomes one.. !!!

 

[Skyline]

Thanks...chances are Sri Lanka would become a developed country at least 10-15 years before India becomes one.. !!!

Sri Lanka will get "upper middle income" status with in next 2 years.

 

[Skyline]

more details for travelers

1. Cheapest taxis are tuk tuks, common name is "3 wheeler" in SL.

2. Nano cabs, these are mostly metered taxis.

3. Normal cabs/ Other cabs, van etc

4. Air taxi

Air taxi destinations

5. Private Helicopter taxis

 

[harpoon]

Who operates 'white vans'?

 

[Skyline]

Who operates 'white vans'?

white vans are the most common vehicle in white colour in SL, operates by many cab services companies, as personal/private vehicle by people, school services etc

 

[harpoon]

white vans are the most common vehicle in white colour in SL, operates by many cab services companies, as personal/private vehicle by people, school services etc

Nice..but you know which 'white vans' I am refering to.