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Encyclopedia—Sri Lanka

Government

Sri Lanka is governed under the constitution of 1978. The president, who is both head of state and head of government, is popularly elected for a six-year term and is eligible for a second term. Members of the 225-seat unicameral Parliament are also elected by popular vote for six-year terms. Administratively, the country is divided into nine provinces.

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