Ethnic composition of BELGIUM
- the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
- Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
- Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
- In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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Ethnic composition of BELGIUM
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Population and Ethnic Composition of sri lanka
Population: 20.2 million (2008 provisional).
Annual growth rate: 1.1%.
Work force: 7.1 million (excluding Northern and Eastern provinces).
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is an island in the Indian Ocean about 28 kilometers (18 mi.) off the southeastern coast of India with a population of about 20 million. Density is highest in the southwest where Colombo, the country's main port and industrial center, is located. The net population growth is about 1.1%. Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse.
Ethnic groups (2002): Sinhalese (74%), Tamils (18%), Muslims (7%), others (1%).
Sinhalese make up 74% of the population and are concentrated in the densely populated southwest. Sri Lankan Tamils, citizens whose South Indian ancestors have lived on the island for centuries, total about 12%, live throughout the country, and predominate in the Northern Province.
Indian Tamils, a distinct ethnic group, represent about 5% of the population. The British brought them to Sri Lanka in the 19th century as tea and rubber plantation workers, and they remain concentrated in the "tea country" of south-central Sri Lanka.
Other minorities include Muslims (both Moors and Malays), at about 7% of the population; Burghers, who are descendants of European colonists, principally from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom (U.K.); and aboriginal Veddahs.
Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.
Most Sinhalese are Buddhist; most Tamils are Hindu. The majority of Sri Lanka's Muslims practice Sunni Islam. Sizable minorities of both Sinhalese and Tamils are Christians, most of whom are Roman Catholic.
Education: Years compulsory--to age 14. Primary school attendance--96.5%. Literacy--91%.
Health: Infant mortality rate--14/1,000. Life expectancy--72 yrs. (male); 77 yrs. (female).
Sri Lanka's 91% literacy rate in local languages, and life expectancy of 72 years rank well above those of India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. English language ability is relatively high.
Languages: Sinhala and Tamil (official), English.
The two official languages are Sinhala & Tamil. Sinhala is the language of the majority of the population. Tamil is widely used in the northern & eastern parts of the country. English is widely spoken & understood in the urban centres. It is the language of business & commerce.
Source : Department of Census & Statistics, Sri Lanka (various) and Background Note: Sri Lanka", Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State, July 2009.
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- the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
- Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
- Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
- In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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Ethnic composition of BELGIUM
the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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Ethnic composition of BELGIUM
the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
Ethnic composition of SRI LANKAThere was a majority of sinhala which is 81% and minority of tamils which is 18% and tamils are divided in two groups which is 1- indian tamils{7%} 2- sri lankan tamils{13%} and the other 1% is christian which are both sinhala and tamils......
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the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
Ethnic composition of SRI LANKA
There was a majority of sinhala which is 81% and minority of tamils which is 18% and tamils are divided in two groups which is 1- indian tamils{7%} 2- sri lankan tamils{13%} and the?other 1% is christian which are both sinhala and tamils......
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the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
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1.Belgium has 59% Dutch speaking community in flemish region.
2. Belgium has 40%of French speaking community. in wallonia region.
3.1%are German speaking community and other.
4.In capital the majority of French speaking community which is 80%and Dutch speaking community were 20% in Brussels.
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59 per cent were Dutch speaking
40 per cent were French speaking
1 per cent were German
In belgium's capital Brussels
80 per cent were French speaking
10 per cent were Dutch speaking
And in Sri Lanka
74 per cent were sinhala speaking
18 per cent were Tamils
From which 13 per cent were Sri Lankan Tamils and 5 per cent were Indian Tamils
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- 59% of population are dutch speaking and live in the Flemish region
- 40% of the population are french speaking and live in the wallonia region
- Remaining 1% of Belgians are German speaking
- In the capital Brussels 80% are french speaking and 20% are dutch speaking
- 74% are sinhalese (mostly Buddhists)
- 18% tamils (hindu or muslims)
- 7% christains ( tamil and sinhala)
- Remaining 1% muslims
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Ethnic composition of BELGIUM
the ethnic composition of this small country is very complex. Of the country 's total population, 59% lives in the Flemish region and speak Dutch language
Another 40% people live in the Wallonia region and speak French
Remaining 1% of the Belgians speak German
In the capital of Brussels, 80% people speak French while 20% are Dutch speaking
Ethnic composition of SRI LANKA
There was a majority of sinhala which is 81% and minority of tamils which is 18% and tamils are divided in two groups which is 1- indian tamils{7%} 2- sri lankan tamils{13%} and the other 1% is christian which are both sinhala and tamils......
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