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Colombo, Feb 4 (EFE/EPA).- Sri Lanka marked its 73rd anniversary celebrations of political independence from British colonial rule on Thursday in Colombo with a presidential speech and a colorful parade in the capital city. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, achieved independence from the United Kingdom through peaceful means on Feb 4., 1948, and served as a dominion for 24 years until it finally became the Republic of Sri Lanka 24 years later, on May 22, 1972. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE). SHOT LIST: 73RD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA.
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