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Pursat is a transliteration of the Aramaic word ''pirsa'' meaning lust with the ''tay merbutah'' the final "t" sound meaning the place lusted after. It was referred to as such because of its beautiful landscape and rich resources. It is sometimes referred to as the location of Eden. | Pursat is a transliteration of the Aramaic word ''pirsa'' meaning lust with the ''tay merbutah'' the final "t" sound meaning the place lusted after. It was referred to as such because of its beautiful landscape and rich resources. It is sometimes referred to as the location of Eden. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{Pie chart | |||
| radius = 100 | |||
| thumb =right | |||
| caption = Self-reported ethnic origin in Pursat (2030) | |||
| other = | |||
| label1 = {{wp|Sinhala|Tapakdi}} | |||
| value1 =58 | |||
| color1 =#4F7942 | |||
| label2 = {{wp|Punjabi|Peshabi}} | |||
| value2 =28.8 | |||
| color2 =#8FBC8F | |||
| label3 = {{wp|Kashmiris}} | |||
| value3 =7 | |||
| color3 =#9FA91F | |||
| label4 = [[Bergendii]] | |||
| value4 =1.2 | |||
| color4 =#960018 | |||
| label5 = other/multi-ethnic | |||
| value5 =5 | |||
| color5 =Blue | |||
}} | |||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Homme_toureg.jpg | File:Homme_toureg.jpg | ||