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  2. Sinhala script - Wikipedia

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    Sinhala is the main language written in this script, but rare instances of its use for writing Sri Lanka Malay have been recorded. Structure The basic form of the letter k is ක "ka". For "ki", a small arch called ispilla is placed over the ක: කි. This replaces the inherent /a/ by /i/. It is also possible to have no vowel following a ...

  3. National symbols of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    The national symbols of Sri Lanka are the national anthem, flag, emblem, flower, tree, bird, butterfly, gemstone and sport. They represent the country and its people within Sri Lanka and abroad as well as traditions, culture, history and geography. Several other symbols do not have official acknowledgment as national symbols but are considered ...

  4. Culture of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Culturally, Sri Lanka possesses strong links to both India and Southeast Asia. [1] For over 2,500 years, India and Sri Lanka have nurtured a legacy of historical, cultural, religious, spiritual, and linguistic connections. The country has a rich artistic tradition, with distinct creative forms that encompass music, dance, and the visual arts.

  5. Emblem of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    An annulet or passing under the crest and vase surrounding the stalks of rice; a bordure azure surrounding the entire arms. The National Emblem of Sri Lanka [1] [2] [3] is used by the State of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan government in connection with the administration and government of the country. The current emblem has been in use since ...

  6. Stone inscriptions in Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    After the 10th century A.C these have become more descriptive because they contained appreciations made for some kings. When considering the letters and the symbols used in the inscriptions, inscriptions written in different languages have been found. It is clear that people have used brahmi letters, Pali and Sanskrit to write these ...

  7. Tissamaharama inscription No. 53 - Wikipedia

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    According to Mahadevan and P. Ragupthy, this inscription is a combination of readable Brahmi and Megalithic graffiti symbols that are usually found in megalithic and early historic pottery in South India and Sri Lanka [citation needed]. They believe that the first three letters, from left to right, of this inscriptions are Brahmi letters, the ...

  8. Flag of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia

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    Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Sinha Flag Lion Flag: Use: Civil and state flag, civil ensign: Proportion: 1:2: Adopted: 22 May 1972: Design: A golden field with two panels: the smaller hoist-side panel has only two vertical bands of teal and orange and the larger fly-side panel is the maroon field depicting the golden lion holding a kastane sword in its right fore paw in the ...

  9. Template:Sri Lankan symbols - Wikipedia

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    Contact us; Donate; Contribute ... symbols of Sri Lanka; Flag: Lion Flag: Emblem: Gold Lion Passant: Anthem "Sri Lanka Matha" Butterfly: Sri Lankan birdwing: Animal ...