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The text is a transcript of a video lecture about the economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka, and how it is related to the country's debt, corruption, violence, and dependence on China. The speaker also compares Sri Lanka's situation to other neighboring countries like Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan, and warns India and other states to avoid falling into the same trap. The speaker also promotes his online courses on history and geography for students preparing for various exams.
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- Sri Lanka got independence on February 4, 1948.
- Sri Lanka's full name is Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka's capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
- Sri Lanka has a population of about 22 million people.
- Sri Lanka's main sources of income are agriculture and tourism.
- Sri Lanka has faced internal conflicts, violence and terrorism that have affected its economy and security.
- Sri Lanka has banned the import of chemical fertilizers and switched to organic farming, which has caused problems for its farmers and food supply.
- Sri Lanka has a high debt-to-GDP ratio of 110%, which means it owes more than it produces in a year.
- Sri Lanka has taken loans from China, India and the World Bank, but has struggled to repay them.
- Sri Lanka has given China control over some of its strategic ports and assets as part of the debt repayment.
- Sri Lanka has faced power shortages, inflation, shortages of essential goods and protests against the government.
- Sri Lanka's government is dominated by the Rajapaksa family, which has been accused of nepotism, corruption and human rights violations.
- Sri Lanka's largest river is Mahaweli Ganga, which is used for hydroelectric power generation.