Question

Explain the ethnic problem of sri lanka

Answer 1

Sri Lanka has a diverse population. The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population (74%) with Tamils (18%) who are mostly concentrated in the north and east of the island, forming the largest ethnic minority. Other communities include the Muslims. Among Tamils, there are two sub-groups. The Tamil natives of the country are called ‘Sri Lankan Tamils’ (13 %). The Tamils, who were brought as indentured labourers from India by British colonists to work on estate plantations are called the ‘Indian Origin Tamils’ (5%). Most of the Sinhala-speaking people are Buddhists, while most of the Tamils are Hindus or Muslims. There are about 7 per cent Christians, who are both Tamil and Sinhalese.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sri Lanka's population is diverse.

Explanation:

The Sinhalese community accounts for 74% of the population, with Tamils (18%), who are mostly centered in the north and east of the island, constituting the largest ethnic minority. Muslims are one of the other communities. There are two sub-groups of Tamils. The country's Tamils are known as 'Sri Lankan Tamils' (13 percent ). The Tamils who were brought from India as indentured laborers by British colonists to work on estate plantations are known as 'Indian Origin Tamils' (5 percent ). The majority of Sinhala-speaking people are Buddhists, whereas the majority of Tamils are Hindus or Muslims. There are approximately 7% of Christians are both Tamil and Sinhalese.

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