2006-06-14 19:11:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Tamil Eelam (Tamil: தமிழ் ஈழம், tamiḻ īḻam) is the name given by the LTTE and some Tamil population of Sri Lanka to the independent state which they demand in the Northern and Eastern portions of the island. Ilaṅkai (இலங்கை) and Īḻam (ஈழம்) are both Tamil names for the entire island. Īḻam, however, is a politically heavily loaded term, and thus (in non-political Tamil literature) the politically more neutral Ilaṅkai is the preferred designation for Sri Lanka as a whole.
However, Tamil Eelam is not recognized as an independent state by any de jure independent nation or by the United Nations. The government controls most parts of these regions. The LTTE has control over Vanni, Kilinochchi, Mullaiththeevu, most of Mannar and portions of the Eastern districts of Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Amparai.
2006-06-16 02:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tamil Eelam is the name given by nationalist Tamils in Sri Lanka, to the independent state which they demand in the Northern and Eastern portions of the island.
Tamil Eelam is not recognized as an independent state by any independent nation or by the United Nations. LTTE controls most parts of these regions. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam or LTTE, the most prominent and largest Tamil nationalist group, has control over Vanni, Kilinochchi, Mullaiththeevu, most of Mannar and portions of the Eastern districts of Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Amparai. Hence the question,
2006-06-14 19:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tamils in Sri Lanka, to the independent state which they demand in the Northern and Eastern portions of the island.
Tamil Eelam is not recognized as an independent state by any independent nation . Hope that is clear
2006-06-23 16:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by The Patriot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tamil people of the island of Ceylon (now called Sri Lanka) constitute a distinct nation. They form a social entity, with their own history, traditions, culture, language and traditional homeland. The Tamil people call their nation Tamil Eelam.
2006-06-27 23:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Aliyu Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thinks cremedelacreme hit the nail on the head LOL
2006-06-28 12:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by PD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it, but of course I sucked in that subject in school, did not care to learn it.
For you teens: Now I wish I did apply myself!
dp
2006-06-28 03:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by mikemadie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont Know
2006-06-28 03:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by Steve Johns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly heard of sri lanka.
but tis? nope.
2006-06-14 20:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by vainybaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not know.
2006-06-25 03:39:48 · answer #9 · answered by rjbendre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋