Living in Verona. 1  Verona is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Jersey. 2  Housing costs in Verona are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.
Larger Sri Lanka flag. Sri Lanka Coat of Arms: The national emblem of Sri Lanka was adopted in 1972. It features a golden lion in the center, surrounded by petals of gold representing the Blue Lotus flower. The base of the emblem is a traditional grain vase sprouting sheaves of rice.
In the emerald-green waters of the Indian Ocean, the island country of Sri Lanka, frequently referred to as the Teardrop of India, was first populated by the Sinhalese peoples from northern India in 543 BC. During the early ages, the Sinhalese economy centered around farming. During the Anuradhapura period and on through the Kandy period, a total of 181 kings ruled. During the reign of Devanampiya Tissa in 250 BC, Sri Lanka experienced a major transformation with the arrival of Buddhism.