Sri Lankans in France

Sri Lankans in France

Total population
c. 120,000–150,000 in Overseas DOM-TOM
Languages
English · Sinhalese · Tamil · French
Religion
Buddhism · Hinduism · Islam · Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankans in France refer to residents and citizens of Sri Lankan ancestry, who were born in or immigrated to France legally and illegally. The estimated population of Sri Lankans in France is from 120,000 - 150,000.

History

Since the Sri Lankan Civil War the issue of illegal Sri Lankan immigration is a topic of concern for France.^[1]

Demographics

The Sri Lankan population in France is estimated at approximately 120,000.^[2] - 150,000^[3]

Organizations

The Sri Lankan Diaspora have created a number of associations which organise Sri Lankan festivals, cultural functions and sports events for the Sri Lankan community.^[4]

Notable people

• Tampalawela Dhammaratana - French Buddhist monk

See also

• Sri Lankan diaspora

References

1. "Sri Lanka". Political relations. French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
2. "Sri Lanka-France relations". Sri Lankan community in France. Embassy of Sri Lanka in France. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
3. BASUG Remittance workshop for Sri Lankan Diaspora in Paris=http://www.basug.nl/uploads/files/20100710_Report%20BASUG-JMDI%20Workshop,%20Paris.pdf.
4. "Sri Lanka-France relations". Sri Lankan community in France. Embassy of Sri Lanka in France. Retrieved 28 June 2011.

External links

• Embassy of Sri Lanka in France
• THE CHARM OF LITTLE JAFFNA
• “Leveraging Remittance for Socio-Economic Development in Sri Lanka”