Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon is an island in South Asia. Sri Lanka has a diverse culture and is known for its spirituality. Almost 70% of the population are Buddhists. There are many beautiful stupas and temples adorning the country, magnificent beaches, jungle-set palaces and tea plantations. It is an amazing location to explore with your friends and loved ones.

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Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon till February 1948

EnglishSinhala Tamil

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Population Tea

More than 20 million

4th largest producers of tea

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Banking and other services

The annual growth of Sri Lankan economy has been more than its regional peers in the recent years

Tourism

Overseas employment

Agriculture

Telecommunications

Textile and clothes

Cuisine

The typical Sri Lankan dish involves steamed or boiled rice served with curry of vegetable,

lentil, chicken, beef, mutton or fish.

Sri Lanka's staple food includes variety of rice preparations like

hoopers, string hoopers, pittu. These are usually served with pickles,

chutneys, sambols or curries.

Cuisine

Sambol is a dish prepared using raw ingrdients like coconut, shallot, dry red chillies, lime,

pepper, garlic and tomato. This is normally eaten with rice, hoopers or pittu.

Being an island, fish curry is one of the most important dish in Sri Lanka. The curry is typically

prepared with curry leaves, turmeric, different spices and

dried goraka which gives it a sour flavour.

Cuisine

Kottu is a spicy Sri Lankan stir fry of shredded roti bread with vegetables.

Egg and meat are optionally added.

Lamprais is a popular Sri Lankan dish. It consists of rice, lampara curry, sambol,

fish or meat curry and boiled egg wrapped in banana lead and baked.

Places

Yala national park is one of the many national parks in Sri Lanka. This place is a

must visit because this place reflects the natural beauty and heritage of Sri Lanka.

The Sigiriya Rock Fortress is a massive rock structure which is about 660 ft high.

The view from the top is magnificent. At the entrance of the rock is a pair of giant lion paws. At the base is a

perfect example of ancient urban architecture.

Yala National Park Sigiriya Rock

Places

Adam's Peak is one of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka and the

best place for trekking. There is a depression at the summit.

There are several legends revolving around this depression one being that the depression

is Lord Buddha's footprint. Dawn time offers the best view

from the top and you can also catch a glimpse of the mermerising sunrise.

Nuwara Eliya city in Sri Lanka is known for its cool climate and is called the 'Little England' of Sri Lanka. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m

(6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The rail ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is one of the most scenic. Experience the stunning views, dramaticmountains, and waterfalls as the train takes you from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.

Nuwara EliyaAdam's Peak

Places

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village. The orphanage is home to world's largest herd of captive Elephants. The place is open to tourists and the income from the tourists is used

for the maintenance of the elephants.

Polonnaruwa is second most ancient city of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa has been

declared as a UNESCO world heritage site. The city was built during 1153 -86 AD by

skilled architects and technicians from India. There are many stupas and architectures

built in those days that still exists.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Polonnaruwa

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