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Which country is compared with Belgium in terms of linguistic diversity?
Which country is compared with Belgium in terms of linguistic diversity?
What is the predominant language spoken in the South region of Belgium?
What is the predominant language spoken in the South region of Belgium?
In which country is the concept of ethnic composition introduced, based on shared culture and festivals?
In which country is the concept of ethnic composition introduced, based on shared culture and festivals?
Which region of Belgium is predominantly Dutch-speaking?
Which region of Belgium is predominantly Dutch-speaking?
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What is the population of Haryana, as contrasted with the smaller area and population of Belgium?
What is the population of Haryana, as contrasted with the smaller area and population of Belgium?
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Which community initially faced disadvantages in Sri Lanka, leading to tensions and clashes with the more prosperous and powerful community?
Which community initially faced disadvantages in Sri Lanka, leading to tensions and clashes with the more prosperous and powerful community?
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What percentage of the Sri Lankan population is constituted by the Sinhala-speaking population?
What percentage of the Sri Lankan population is constituted by the Sinhala-speaking population?
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What religion does the majority of the Sinhala-speaking population follow?
What religion does the majority of the Sinhala-speaking population follow?
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What was the language preference made official by the government, sidelining the Tamil-speaking population?
What was the language preference made official by the government, sidelining the Tamil-speaking population?
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In Sri Lanka, which community has been given preferential treatment through various policies and laws, leading to their dominance?
In Sri Lanka, which community has been given preferential treatment through various policies and laws, leading to their dominance?
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Study Notes
Belgium and Linguistic Diversity
- Belgium is compared to Switzerland in terms of linguistic diversity.
Language and Regions in Belgium
- The predominant language spoken in the South region of Belgium is French.
- The Flanders region of Belgium is predominantly Dutch-speaking.
Ethnic Composition and Sri Lanka
- The concept of ethnic composition is introduced in Sri Lanka, based on shared culture and festivals.
Demographics of Haryana and Belgium
- The population of Haryana is larger than Belgium, despite having a smaller area.
Ethnic Tensions in Sri Lanka
- The Tamil community initially faced disadvantages in Sri Lanka, leading to tensions and clashes with the more prosperous and powerful Sinhala community.
Demographics of Sri Lanka
- The Sinhala-speaking population constitutes around 75% of the Sri Lankan population.
- The majority of the Sinhala-speaking population follows Buddhism.
Language Policy in Sri Lanka
- The government made Sinhala the official language, sidelining the Tamil-speaking population.
Preferential Treatment in Sri Lanka
- The Sinhala community has been given preferential treatment through various policies and laws, leading to their dominance.
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Description
Explore the concept of power sharing in the context of Belgium and Sri Lanka as discussed in Chapter 1, Part 1. The chapter provides a detailed analysis, diagrams, and animated visuals for better understanding.
