============================== SRI LANKA ============================== Sri Lanka is a teardrop-shaped island lying south of the Indian peninsula. The climate is equatorial, but it is affected by both the northeast and southwest monsoons. Agriculture engages 47% of the work force, and the main crops are rice, tea, rubber and coconuts. Amongst the chief minerals mined and exported are precious and semiprecious stones. The main industries are food, tobacco, textiles, clothing, chemicals and plastics. Area (Sq. Km.): 65,610 Population: 16,779,000 Capital: Colombo Language: Sinhalese Tamil Religion: Buddhist 69% Hindu 15% Christian 8% Moslem 7% Government Type: Republic Currency: Sri Lankan rupee High Commission: 13 Hyde Park Gardens London W2 2LU 0171-262-1841 «»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«» Foreign Office Advice: The state of emergency continues as does armed conflict in the north and east. Travellers are advised not to visit these areas. The rest of the country is calm but the possibility of terrorist attacks in public places remains. Further advice is obtainable from the British High Commission, Colombo (Tel: 437336-43, Fax: 430308). For more information ring: Foreign Office Travel Unit 0171-270-4129