| President of Sri Lanka | Inaugural holder William Gopallawa as the first President under the 1972 Constitution J. R. Jayewardene as the first executive President under the 1978 Constitution | Formation 22 May 1972 4 February 1978 | Salary LKR 1,170,000 annually (2016) (≈ $ 7,640) | Website President Presidential Secretariat |
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What is the salary of Sri Lanka President?
| President of Sri Lanka | Inaugural holder William Gopallawa as the first President under the 1972 Constitution J. R. Jayewardene as the first executive President under the 1978 Constitution | Formation 22 May 1972 4 February 1978 | Salary LKR 1,170,000 annually (2016) (≈ $ 7,640) | Website President Presidential Secretariat |
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Who is first president of Srilanka?
When Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka on 22 May 1972, Gopallawa became the first President. He stepped down from office in February 1978 when then Prime Minister Junius Richard Jayewardene became President following constitutional changes that effected the creation of an executive Presidency.
Who is the prime minister and President of Sri Lanka?
On 21 November 2019, Mahinda Rajapaksa was appointed as the prime minister for a 3rd term, following the resignation of Ranil Wickremesinghe, upon the election victory of his brother, Gotabaya as the president of Sri Lanka.
Who is the past president of Sri Lanka?
| President William Gopallawa (1972-1978) President J. R. Jayewardene (1978-1989) | President Ranasinghe Premadasa (1989-1993) President D. B. Wijetunga (1993-1994) | President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (1994-2005) President Mahinda Rajapaksa (2005-2014) | President Maithripala Sirisena (2015-2019) |
Who is the richest woman in Sri Lanka?
| Dhammika Perera | Other names Kulappu Arachchige Don | Education Taxila Central College, Horana | Alma mater University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka | Occupation Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
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How many billionaires are there in Sri Lanka?
| Characteristic Number of millionaires in thousands | – – |
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Who is the first female president of Sri Lanka?
First term (1994–1999)
Chandrika won the presidential election in 1994 gaining 62.28% of the vote. Becoming the first female President of Sri Lanka in November 1994, she appointed her mother to succeed her as prime minister.
What is the full name of president?
Ram Nath Kovind (born 1 October 1945) is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current president of India since his inauguration in 2017.
What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?
Sinhalese language, also spelled Singhalese or Cingalese, also called
Sinhala
, Indo-Aryan language, one of the two official languages of Sri Lanka.
What is Sri Lanka's new name?
Sri Lanka's government has decided to change the names of all state institutions still bearing the nation's former British colonial name, Ceylon. The government wants the country's modern name to be used instead. The decision comes 39 years after the country was renamed Sri Lanka.
How many states does Sri Lanka have?
| Districts of Sri Lanks | Number 25 (as of February 1984) | Populations 92,238–2,324,349 | Areas 699–7,179 km2 | Government District secretariat |
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Who is the first President of USA?
On April 30, 1789,
George Washington
, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
How many presidents were there in Sri Lanka?
| No President (Birth–Death) Tenure | Left office | 5 Chandrika Kumaratunga (1945–) 19 November 2005 | 6 Mahinda Rajapaksa (1945–) 9 January 2015 | 7 Maithripala Sirisena (1951–) 18 November 2019 |
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Who is the prime of India?
| Prime Minister of India | Incumbent Narendra Modi since 26 May 2014 | Prime Minister's Office | Style The Honourable (Hon'ble)(formal) His Excellency (in diplomatic correspondence) Mr. Prime Minister (informal) | Status Head of government |
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