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Where can you find stilt fishermen?

In Sri Lanka. Stilt fishing is a method of fishing that is uniquely Sri Lankan. The fishermen hold the stilt by one hand while seated and fish, with rod and line, in the other hand. The history of stilt fishing is not clear, though it is believed to have started shortly after World War II.

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Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?

Palk Strait. The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It was named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras during the Company Raj period.

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What is the dominant religion in Sri Lanka?

Buddhism. Sri Lanka has the longest continuous history of Buddhism of any predominately Buddhist nation (about 70% of the population are Buddhists). Buddhism is given special recognition in the Constitution, which requires Sri Lankan to "protect and foster the Buddha Sasana".

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In what ocean is Sri Lanka?

Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is a large island and a country in the Indian Ocean. The Palk Strait, which separates Sri Lanka from India is very shallow and non-navigable. According to Hindu legends, it was passable on foot up to 1480 AD.

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