19 July, 2020
My country is Sri Lanka. It is an island in the Indian Ocean and is called the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’. It is an agricultural country. Many are farmers. Our staple food is rice. There are several communities in my country. We gained Independence in 1948. Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka and the commercial capital is Colombo. Our main exports are tea, rubber and coconut. Clothes and food are imported. Piduruthalagala is the highest mountain and the Mahaweli is the longest river. My country has waterfalls and ancient ruins. I love my country.
Minuki Methara,
Grade 8,
Princess of Wales College,
Moratuwa.