Sri Lanka

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SRI LANKA - இலங்கை ஜனநாயக சமத்துவ குடியரசு


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The National Emblem of Sri Lanka The National Flag Location

Administrative division

Sri Lanka is divided into nine provinces and twenty-five districts.

Heraldry of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka does not have a heraldic tradition and I have no information on current use of any coats of arms in the country.

Historical arms

During the Dutch colonial times, arms were assigned to the different towns at the time. Arms are known for the following towns:

Ecclesiastical heraldry in Sri Lanka