Dreamworks_naveen
07-01-2008, 08:57 PM
First country in the world to have established a dedicated hospital (Mihintale, 4th century BC)
The world's first recorded wildlife sanctuary was at Mihintale. It was established by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC.
Oldest country in the World within its present borders (the island of Sri Lanka existed as a independent sovereign country as far back as the 4th century BC)
First female monarch in an Asian country, Queen Anula (47-42 BC)
First country in the World to have a female prime minister (Sirimavo Bandaranaike, July 21, 1960)
Longest period of continuous multi-party democracy by a non-western country (1931-present)
World's leading exporter of tea; Ceylon tea is famed to be one of the best teas in the world.
World's leading exporter of cinnamon; exported to Egypt as early as 1400 BC
First country in South Asia to start radio broadcasting with Radio Ceylon - celebrated 80 years in Broadcasting on December 16, 2005
First country in Asia to fly the Airbus A340
The world's first recorded wildlife sanctuary was at Mihintale. It was established by King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC.
Oldest country in the World within its present borders (the island of Sri Lanka existed as a independent sovereign country as far back as the 4th century BC)
First female monarch in an Asian country, Queen Anula (47-42 BC)
First country in the World to have a female prime minister (Sirimavo Bandaranaike, July 21, 1960)
Longest period of continuous multi-party democracy by a non-western country (1931-present)
World's leading exporter of tea; Ceylon tea is famed to be one of the best teas in the world.
World's leading exporter of cinnamon; exported to Egypt as early as 1400 BC
First country in South Asia to start radio broadcasting with Radio Ceylon - celebrated 80 years in Broadcasting on December 16, 2005
First country in Asia to fly the Airbus A340