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The Kaffirs of Sri Lanka are an ethnic group descended from people originally brought from East Africa to Sri Lanka between the 16th and 17th centuries by Portuguese and Arab traders. They were brought as servants, navigators, and soldiers. Currently there are estimated to be around 1,000-1,500 Kaffirs living in Sri Lanka, concentrated in coastal areas like Puttalam, Trincomalee, and Kalpitiya. The Kaffirs retain some cultural traditions from East Africa but have integrated with local cultures and their Cre

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LME B
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