![]() Most provisions of the constitution can be amended by a two-thirds majority in parliament. Sri Lanka is the oldest democracy in Asia. Engraved by De La Haye for Jean-Baptiste d'Après de Mannevillette’s 1775 Neptune Oriental. Sri Lanka is a democratic republic and a unitary state which is governed by a semi-presidential system, with a mixture of a presidential system and a parliamentary system. ![]() Mannevillette’s chart marks a considerable advancement over previous nautical maps of this region. Detailed sailing instructions fill the upper left quadrant. Inland detail in minimalist but marine detail is excellent with well-defined coastlines, many rhumb lines, numerous harbors and ports noted, and countless depth soundings. Throughout its long history Trincomalee has been an important and strategic port various colonial powers including the Portuguese, Dutch, French and British. Historically referred to as Gokanna or Gokarna it has been a sea port that has played a major role in maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka. It is one of the main centers of Tamil speaking culture in Ceylon. Trincomalee is natural deep water port on the east coast of Sri Lanka, about 110 miles northeast of Kandy. ![]() English: An extremely attractive large format 1775 maritime map or nautical chart of the port of Trincomalee, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) by Jean-Baptiste d'Après de Mannevillette.
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