Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the head of state of Sri Lanka, a country on the continent of Asia, and has been in office since 2024. The head of state is the highest representative figure of a country: depending on the constitution a president, a monarch or another head. They represent the nation at home and abroad, receive ambassadors and guests from around the world, sign laws or treaties and stand symbolically for the unity of the nation. In some countries the head of state also leads the government, in others the role is mainly ceremonial while a head of government runs day-to-day politics. Who holds this office changes again and again with elections, successions or political upheavals. Learn here who represents Sri Lanka at the top, on which continent the country lies and since when this person has been in office: a little profile of the world's leaders. Good to know: A head of state represents a country at home and abroad. Sri Lanka is in Asia. Sri Lanka belongs to Asia. The Earth has six inhabited continents.

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Who is the head of state of Sri Lanka?

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is the head of Sri Lanka.

💡 Did you know? A head of state represents a country at home and abroad.

Of which country is Anura Kumara Dissanayake head of state?

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is in Asia.

💡 Did you know? A head of state represents a country at home and abroad.

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