Sri Lanka is an independent and sovereign nation. A President, who is also elected by the people, can exercise executive power. Legislative power is exercised by the Parliament, elected by universal franchise on proportional representation basis. Sri Lanka enjoys a multi-party system. In the Republic of Sri Lanka sovereignty is in the people and is inalienable. Sovereignty includes the powers of government, fundamental rights, and the franchise.
Feature: Encompassed by beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments, and a thousand delights to please all tastes, the island offers a myriad of attractions. The relief features of the island include a mountainous mass somewhat south of the centre, with heights exceeding 2,500 meters, surrounded by broad plains. Palm-fringed beaches encircle the island, and the sea temperature rarely falls, below 27°C.
