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Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse.
Sri Lanka's exports (mainly apparel, tea, rubber, gems and jewelry) were $6.8 billion and imports (mainly oil, textiles, food, and machinery) were $10.2 billion in 2006.
U.S. policy toward Sri Lanka is characterized by respect for its independence, sovereignty, and moderate nonaligned foreign policy; support for the country's unity, territorial integrity, and democratic institutions; and encouragement of its social and economic development.
Sri Lanka is a centre of bird endemism.
Sri Lanka's population is highly educated with a literacy rate of 96%, higher than that typical of a third world country and one of the highest rates in South Asia.
The ancient and famous Sri Dalada Maligawa or "Temple of the Tooth" is the principal Buddhist Temple in Sri Lanka, and by tradition houses the Tooth of Buddha.
The Sri Lankan climate is tropical, characterized by monsoons: the northeast monsoon lasting from December to March, and the southwest monsoon from June to October.
The northern and eastern portions of the island are considerably drier, lying in the rain shadow of the central highlands.
Sri Lanka is historically famous for its cinnamon and tea (introduced by the British in the 19th century).
Nov 10 (CP) Colombo- Clashes between the Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tigers yesterday led to the death of 17 Tigers and a soldier in Sri Lankas North, the military said today.