On 4/3/1968, a category F4 tornado 32.8 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Fort Campbell-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kentucky state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
The Festivals in SriLanka. Christmas Festival. Christmas in Sri Lanka is celebrated in the true Lankan style. Although the majority of Sri Lankan population in Buddhists and Christians make up only 7% of the total population of the country, Christmas in Sri Lanka is celebration with great enthusiasm.
Fun & Interesting Facts About Sri Lanka. 1  The official name of Sri Lanka is âThe Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lankaâ. 2  Sri Lanka is often known as the âPearl of the Indian Oceanâ. 3  The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. 4  Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 and became a republic in 1972.