Social Sciences, asked by surajking36, 1 year ago

what is the ethnic composition of Sri Lanka​

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Answered by ujjawal3744
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Ethinic composition of srilanka are as following

  • 74% shinalese
  • 13 Native tamils
  • 5% Indian tamils
  • 7 % Buddhuist

Answered by Christianaluo
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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.

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