WHERE IN THE WORLD IS—
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon and is an island nation of some 25 thousand square miles (about ½ the size of Alabama) located 18 miles off the southern coast of India. It has an estimated population of 20 million people.
Ceylon became part of the British Empire in 1815 and won its independence peacefully in 1948. In 1972 its name was changed to Sri Lanka and today is known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
A minority group, largely identified by their common language known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (or Tamil Tigers), has been fighting a bloody civil way for a separate nation there since 1983.
By early 2000, 18 years of war had claimed the lives of more than 64,000, mostly civilians. Fighting between the rebels and government troops continued into 2007. After weeks of deadly battles, the military took control of rebel-held regions of eastern Sri Lanka in March, leaving tens of thousands more civilians displaced.
Since 1997 the US has designated the Tamil rebels as a terrorist organization.
If you insist on visiting that country the US Embassy web page indicates emergency services are available Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5:30 and Saturdays, 8 to noon.
While a 24 hour emergency phone number is provided, it evidently would be more convenient if you would schedule your emergency during regular business hours.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon and is an island nation of some 25 thousand square miles (about ½ the size of Alabama) located 18 miles off the southern coast of India. It has an estimated population of 20 million people.
Ceylon became part of the British Empire in 1815 and won its independence peacefully in 1948. In 1972 its name was changed to Sri Lanka and today is known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
A minority group, largely identified by their common language known as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (or Tamil Tigers), has been fighting a bloody civil way for a separate nation there since 1983.
By early 2000, 18 years of war had claimed the lives of more than 64,000, mostly civilians. Fighting between the rebels and government troops continued into 2007. After weeks of deadly battles, the military took control of rebel-held regions of eastern Sri Lanka in March, leaving tens of thousands more civilians displaced.
Since 1997 the US has designated the Tamil rebels as a terrorist organization.
If you insist on visiting that country the US Embassy web page indicates emergency services are available Monday thru Friday, 8 to 5:30 and Saturdays, 8 to noon.
While a 24 hour emergency phone number is provided, it evidently would be more convenient if you would schedule your emergency during regular business hours.
BOOK REPORT—
Strike Force by Dale Brown
An action packed tale involving futuristic, space-based weaponry in a skirmish between the US and Iran. Not only does Brown spin a quick read, this book utilizes the nifty publishing protocol of listing a cast of characters, making it easy for the reader to keep track of the players.
Brain candy; but, good entertainment.
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