The Portuguese Empire
The Portuguese Empire was one of the longest-lived empires in world history, spanning from the late 15th century until the mid-20th century.
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Sri Lanka’s Plantation Economy
Sri Lanka’s plantation economy has played a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic landscape, particularly since the late 18th century.
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The Dutch in Sri Lanka
The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC) controlled coastal Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) for nearly 140 years, leaving a lasting impact on the island’s economy, architecture, and culture
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Galle Fort: Where Europe met Asia
Galle Fort in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.
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Top Ten Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a predominantly Buddhist country with a sizeable Tamil population, originally from nearby South India.
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