Sri Lanca - Governo - Perfil - 2003

Capital

Colombo; note - Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital

Independência

4 Fevereiro 1948 (from UK)

Feriado nacional

Dia da independência, 4 Fevereiro (1948)

Constitución

adotada 16 Agosto 1978

Sufrágio

18 anos de idade; universal

Poder Executivo

chefe do estado: Presidente Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (desde 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (desde 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; the president is considered both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabeça de governo: Presidente Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (desde 12 November 1994); note - Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (desde 9 December 2001) is the prime minister; the president is considered both the chefe do estado and cabeça de governo
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held 21 December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005)
election results: Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA reelected president; percent of vote - Chandrika Bandaranaike KUMARATUNGA (PA) 51%, Ranil WICKREMASINGHE (UNP) 42%, other 7%