CSMP SG3b - Sri Lanka

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    • What was the former name of Sri Lanka during British colonial rule?
      Ceylon
    • What is the population of Sri Lanka?
      22,037,000
    • What is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka?
      Colombo
    • What is the population of Colombo?
      600,000
    • What are the main ethnic groups and religions in Sri Lanka?
      Sinhalese (Buddhists) and Tamils (Hindus)
    • What is the economic classification of Sri Lanka?
      • Developing Country (EDC)
      • Classified as an Emerging Economy
      • Strong economic growth post-civil war
    • How did British colonial rule affect Sri Lanka's industry?
      Little industry developed under British rule
    • What was the importance of the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka?
      It grew cash crops like tea, rubber, and coconut
    • What was the role of agricultural exports in Sri Lanka's economy?
      Used to buy manufactured goods from abroad
    • What percentage of the population lives on plantations in Sri Lanka?
      5%
    • What is the main food crop grown in Sri Lanka?
      Rice
    • What sector is growing in importance in Sri Lanka's economy?
      The secondary sector, e.g., textiles
    • What percentage of the population works in the tertiary sector in Sri Lanka?
      Almost 50%
    • What is a significant characteristic of Sri Lanka's society?
      It is still a patriarchal society
    • What is the employment disparity between men and women in Sri Lanka?
      Only 35% of women have jobs
    • What is the female employment rate in the UK for comparison?
      60%
    • What is the unemployment rate for females in Sri Lanka?
      7%
    • How does the female unemployment rate in Sri Lanka compare to males?
      More than two times higher than males
    • What is a common role for economically active women in Sri Lanka?
      Unpaid family labor, especially in agriculture
    • Why is paid employment important for women in Sri Lanka?
      It helps achieve independence and self-reliance
    • When did Sri Lanka gain independence from British colonial rule?
      1948
    • What event marked the beginning of the civil war in Sri Lanka?
      Tensions between the government and Tamils
    • In what year did the Sri Lankan government defeat the LTTE?
      2009
    • What was the outcome of the civil war in Sri Lanka?
      The government regained control of the country
    • What caused the civil war in Sri Lanka?
      Ethnic tensions between Sinhalese and Tamils
    • What was the original name of Sri Lanka during British rule?
      Ceylon
    • What happened to the Tamils after Sri Lanka's independence in 1949?
      They were disenfranchised and lost land
    • What was Sri Lanka's GDP per capita in 2009?
      1,255.9
    • How much did Sri Lanka's GDP per capita increase by 2015?
      It increased to 3,242
    • What are the main economic sectors in Sri Lanka as of the latest data?
      • Agriculture: 20%
      • Industry: 28%
      • Services: 52%
    • What is the poverty rate in Colombo District?
      0.9%
    • What is the poverty rate in Batticaloa District?
      11.3%
    • What is the majority ethnic group in Colombo District?
      Sinhalese
    • Why is Batticaloa District poorer than Colombo District?
      It suffered extensive damage during the civil war
    • What infrastructure was destroyed during the civil war in Batticaloa?
      Main roads and bridges
    • What percentage of Batticaloa's residents are engaged in agriculture?
      58%
    • What major natural disaster affected Batticaloa in 2011?
      Flooding
    • What is the female labor force participation rate in Sri Lanka?
      36%
    • What is the population density of Colombo District?
      3,330 persons per square kilometer
    • What percentage of Sri Lanka's GDP does Colombo District contribute?
      Nearly half
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