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WS. 7. Reunolads 
VIGURE OF BUDDHA AT AMARAPURA, NEAR MANDALAY. Burwa 
is rich in graphite (plumbago), and some precious stones are still found. 
though the trade in them has diminished. . 
The inhabitants are Buddhists, and the ruins of mighty Buddhist 
temples in the north bear witness to the time when that district was more 
densely populated than it is now. The capital of the island is Colombo. 
which has a good harbour and is the usual port of call for ocean vessels. 
Trincomali also has a good harbour, but its position is not so well suitec 
for trade. The chief exports of Ceylon in order of value are: Te: 
coco-nut products, plumbago, cacao, and areca-nuts.