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Sri lanka is an island which is situated in the northern eastern side of the Indian ocean.The land area is about 65610sqkms.The longest distance from north to east is 44km.The right half of the country is narrow and it is 220km in length. The coastal line spreads to 1300km.Srilanka is a country with different temperature levels and climatic changes. Furthermore the coastal area spreading around the country and the natural forests enhance the bio diversity of the country. The population of Sri lanka is nearly 20 million while the majority is Sinhalese. Agriculture plays the most important role of the economy of Sri lanka.Sri lanka was colonized 125,000 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. Sri lanka inherits a recorded history as well as a rich culture. According to the legends some Indians settled in the dry zone of Sri lanka in the 6th century bc. These settlements were transformed to a kingdom later. The introduction of Buddhism to Sri lanka in the 3rd century BC marks the most important historical event in Sri lanka.The Sri lankan history and the culture is shaped with the utmost influence of Buddhism. Anuradhapura and polonnaruwa periods mark the most important historical and cultural events in Sri lanka. During the 13th century a complex irrigation system was established for agricultural purposes. Moreover Buddhist establishments such as dagabas were built in this period.