Future of Dutch Diaspora in Ceylon
Much of the Dutch Burghers in Ceylon have already migrated in large numbers to Australia and America. Some Dutch Burghers would prefer the Netherlands or some Germanic country. As in South Africa some of them have large plantations and may not leave the country.
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