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SRI LANKA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Sri Lankan
1, record 1, English, Sri%20Lankan
correct, noun, Asia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Ceylonese 2, record 1, English, Ceylonese
former designation, correct, noun, Asia
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A native or long-term resident of Sri Lanka. 3, record 1, English, - Sri%20Lankan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Sri-Lankais
1, record 1, French, Sri%2DLankais
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Sri-Lankaise 1, record 1, French, Sri%2DLankaise
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- Sri Lankais 2, record 1, French, Sri%20Lankais
correct, masculine noun, Asia
- Sri Lankaise 2, record 1, French, Sri%20Lankaise
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- Ceylanais 3, record 1, French, Ceylanais
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Asia
- Ceylanaise 3, record 1, French, Ceylanaise
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne née au Sri Lanka ou qui y habite. 4, record 1, French, - Sri%2DLankais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- esrilanqués
1, record 1, Spanish, esrilanqu%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- esrilanquesa 1, record 1, Spanish, esrilanquesa
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- ceilandés 2, record 1, Spanish, ceiland%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Asia
- ceilandesa 2, record 1, Spanish, ceilandesa
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Asia
- ceilanés 2, record 1, Spanish, ceilan%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Asia
- ceilanesa 2, record 1, Spanish, ceilanesa
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona nativa o habitante de Sri Lanka. 3, record 1, Spanish, - esrilanqu%C3%A9s
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Singhalese
1, record 2, English, Singhalese
correct, noun, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Sinhalese 1, record 2, English, Sinhalese
correct, noun, Asia
- Singalese 2, record 2, English, Singalese
correct, noun, Asia
- Cinghalese 3, record 2, English, Cinghalese
correct, noun, Asia
- Cingalese 3, record 2, English, Cingalese
correct, noun, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a people that inhabit Sri Lanka and form a major part of its population. 3, record 2, English, - Singhalese
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural forms: Singhalese; Sinhalese; Singalese; Cinghalese; Cingalese. 4, record 2, English, - Singhalese
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Cinghalais
1, record 2, French, Cinghalais
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Cinghalaise 2, record 2, French, Cinghalaise
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- Cingalais 2, record 2, French, Cingalais
correct, masculine noun, Asia
- Cingalaise 2, record 2, French, Cingalaise
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- Singhalais 2, record 2, French, Singhalais
correct, masculine noun, Asia
- Singhalaise 2, record 2, French, Singhalaise
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Membre de la] population constituant plus du 70 % du peuplement de l'île du Sri Lanka. 3, record 2, French, - Cinghalais
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cingalés
1, record 2, Spanish, cingal%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cingalesa 1, record 2, Spanish, cingalesa
correct, feminine noun, Asia
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Miembro de] una de las dos etnias principales de Sri Lanka. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cingal%C3%A9s
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sri Lanka
1, record 3, English, Sri%20Lanka
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 1, record 3, English, Democratic%20Socialist%20Republic%20of%20Sri%20Lanka
correct, Asia
- Ceylon 2, record 3, English, Ceylon
former designation, correct, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An island nation in the Indian Ocean, located between the Laccadive Sea in west and the Bay of Bengal ... of the southern coast of India. 3, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Legislative capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. 4, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Commercial capital: Colombo. 4, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Inhabitant: Sri Lankan. 4, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Sri Lanka: common name of the country. 5, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
LK; LKA: codes recognized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - Sri%20Lanka
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sri Lanka
1, record 3, French, Sri%20Lanka
correct, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- République socialiste démocratique de Sri Lanka 1, record 3, French, R%C3%A9publique%20socialiste%20d%C3%A9mocratique%20de%20Sri%20Lanka
correct, feminine noun, Asia
- Ceylan 2, record 3, French, Ceylan
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État insulaire situé dans l'océan Indien, au sud-est de l'Inde. 2, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale législative : Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. 3, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Capitale commerciale : Colombo. 3, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Habitant : Sri-Lankais, Sri-Lankaise. 3, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Sri Lanka : nom usuel du pays. 4, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
LK; LKA : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller au Sri Lanka, visiter le Sri-Lanka 4, record 3, French, - Sri%20Lanka
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sri Lanka
1, record 3, Spanish, Sri%20Lanka
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- República Socialista Democrática de Sri Lanka. 1, record 3, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20Socialista%20Democr%C3%A1tica%20de%20Sri%20Lanka%2E
correct, Asia
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital legislativa: Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital comercial: Colombo. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: esrilanqués, esrilanquesa. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sri Lanka : nombre usual del país. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Sri%20Lanka
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
LK; LKA: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Sri%20Lanka
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
1, record 4, English, Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
correct, Asia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Legislative capital of Sri Lanka. 2, record 4, English, - Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inhabitant: of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. 2, record 4, English, - Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
1, record 4, French, Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
correct, see observation, Asia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capitale législative de Sri Lanka. 2, record 4, French, - Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitant : de Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. 2, record 4, French, - Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le nom d'une entité habitée adopte le genre de son générique, par exemple ville, village. 3, record 4, French, - Sri%20Jayawardenepura%20Kotte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
1, record 4, Spanish, Sri%20Jayawardenapura%20Kotte
correct, see observation, Asia
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital legislativa de Sri Lanka. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Sri%20Jayawardenapura%20Kotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitante: de Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Sri%20Jayawardenapura%20Kotte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
El nombre de un lugar habitado adopta, en general, el género de su genérico, por ejemplo, "ciudad". 2, record 4, Spanish, - Sri%20Jayawardenapura%20Kotte
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Colombo
1, record 5, English, Colombo
correct, Asia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commercial capital of Sri Lanka. 2, record 5, English, - Colombo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Inhabitant: of Colombo. 2, record 5, English, - Colombo
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Colombo
1, record 5, French, Colombo
correct, see observation, Asia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Kolamba 2, record 5, French, Kolamba
correct, see observation, Asia
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capitale commerciale du Sri Lanka. 3, record 5, French, - Colombo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitant : Colombois, Colomboise. 3, record 5, French, - Colombo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le nom d'une entité habitée adopte le genre de son générique, par exemple ville, village. 4, record 5, French, - Colombo
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Colombo
1, record 5, Spanish, Colombo
correct, see observation, Asia
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital comercial de Sri Lanka. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Colombo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitante: de Colombo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Colombo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
El nombre de un lugar habitado adopta, en general, el género de su genérico, por ejemplo, "ciudad". 2, record 5, Spanish, - Colombo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
1, record 6, English, South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SAARC 2, record 6, English, SAARC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SSARC) was established when its Charter was formally adopted on December 8, 1985 by heads of state of the government of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAARC provides a platform for the peoples of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding. It aims to accelerate the process of economic and social development in member states. 3, record 6, English, - South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
1, record 6, French, South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SAARC 1, record 6, French, SAARC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Association sud-asiatique de coopération régionale 2, record 6, French, Association%20sud%2Dasiatique%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20r%C3%A9gionale
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
- ASACR 2, record 6, French, ASACR
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
- ASACR 2, record 6, French, ASACR
- Association sud-asiatique pour la coopération régionale 3, record 6, French, Association%20sud%2Dasiatique%20pour%20la%20coop%C3%A9ration%20r%C3%A9gionale
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
- ASACR 3, record 6, French, ASACR
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
- ASACR 3, record 6, French, ASACR
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ASACR est une organisation régionale économique et politique de pays d'Asie du Sud créée en 1985 dans le but d'accélérer le développement économique et social de ses États membres grâce à une coopération intrarégionale renforcée. Elle compte huit pays membres (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhoutan, Inde, Maldives, Népal, Pakistan et Sri Lanka) et sept pays ayant le statut d'observateur (Chine, Union européenne, Iran, Japon, Corée, Maurice et États-Unis d'Amérique). 4, record 6, French, - South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; SAARC : renseignements confirmés par l'entité en question. 5, record 6, French, - South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Association sud-asiatique de coopération régionale; Association sud-asiatique pour la coopération régionale; ASACR : traductions non officielles données à titre d’information seulement. 5, record 6, French, - South%20Asian%20Association%20for%20Regional%20Cooperation
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association d'Asie du Sud pour la coopération régionale
- AASCR
- Association pour la coopération régionale de l'Asie du sud
- ACRAS
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación del Asia Meridional para la Cooperación Regional
1, record 6, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20del%20Asia%20Meridional%20para%20la%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Regional
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Desde 1983 entre Bangladesh, Bután, India, Maldivas, Nepal, Pakistán y Sri Lanka. 2, record 6, Spanish, - Asociaci%C3%B3n%20del%20Asia%20Meridional%20para%20la%20Cooperaci%C3%B3n%20Regional
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Asociación de Asia del Sur para Cooperación Regional
- Asociación de Cooperación Regional de Asia Meridional
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Heritage
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Appeal by Mr Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow, Director-General of UNESCO, for the Saveguarding of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka
1, record 7, English, Appeal%20by%20Mr%20Amadou%2DMahtar%20M%27Bow%2C%20Director%2DGeneral%20of%20UNESCO%2C%20for%20the%20Saveguarding%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Triangle%20of%20Sri%20Lanka
correct, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title reproduced from UNESCO's Campaigns and Appeals, with the authorization of UNESCO. 2, record 7, English, - Appeal%20by%20Mr%20Amadou%2DMahtar%20M%27Bow%2C%20Director%2DGeneral%20of%20UNESCO%2C%20for%20the%20Saveguarding%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Triangle%20of%20Sri%20Lanka
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Patrimoine
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Appel de M. Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow, Directeur général de l'UNESCO, pour la sauvegarde du Triangle culturel de Sri Lanka
1, record 7, French, Appel%20de%20M%2E%20Amadou%2DMahtar%20M%27Bow%2C%20Directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20de%20l%27UNESCO%2C%20pour%20la%20sauvegarde%20du%20Triangle%20culturel%20de%20Sri%20Lanka
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation reproduite de Campagnes et appels de l'Unesco avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 2, record 7, French, - Appel%20de%20M%2E%20Amadou%2DMahtar%20M%27Bow%2C%20Directeur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20de%20l%27UNESCO%2C%20pour%20la%20sauvegarde%20du%20Triangle%20culturel%20de%20Sri%20Lanka
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Patrimonio
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Llamamiento del Sr. Amadou-Mahtar M’Bow, Director General de la UNESCO, para la Salvaguardia del Triángulo Cultural de Sri Lanka
1, record 7, Spanish, Llamamiento%20del%20Sr%2E%20Amadou%2DMahtar%20M%26rsquo%3BBow%2C%20Director%20General%20de%20la%20UNESCO%2C%20para%20la%20Salvaguardia%20del%20Tri%C3%A1ngulo%20Cultural%20de%20Sri%20Lanka
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rupee
1, record 8, English, rupee
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the basic monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius and Seychelles. 2, record 8, English, - rupee
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: rupees 3, record 8, English, - rupee
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- roupie
1, record 8, French, roupie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité monétaire de l'Inde et du Pakistan (ainsi que de quelques pays comme Aden, l'île Maurice, Népal, etc.) 2, record 8, French, - roupie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : roupies. 3, record 8, French, - roupie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- rupia
1, record 8, Spanish, rupia
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moneda de India(RS, 100 paise), Indonesia(Rp, 100 sen), Mauricio(Mau Re, 100 centavos), Nepal(NRS, 100 paise), Pakistán(PRs, 100 paise), Seychelles(SR, 100 centavos), Sri Lanka(SL RS, 100 centavos). 1, record 8, Spanish, - rupia
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Plural: rupias. 1, record 8, Spanish, - rupia
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