SRI LANKA

SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian nation known for its spectacular beaches , thousand years old Buddhist temples, wildlife and archeological history. It's capital is beautiful Colombo.
Sri Lanka is also known as the heart of Indian Ocean, and the tear drop of India due to its shape.
Sri Lanka is famous for its Ceylon tea.
Sri Lanka is the only country where you can see the world's largest land mammal, the elephant, and the largest marine mammal, the blue whale, in a single day.
the tropical island of Sri Lanka has attracted visitors for centuries with its natural beauty. 
Sri Lanka has many nicknames:
Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient. This colourful collection reveals its richness and beauty.

LANGUAGE
Official languages of Sri Lanka:-
Sinhala, Tamil and English.
National Languages - Sinhala and Tamil.  Religion Predominantly Budhists but also Hindus, Muslims & Christians.

RELIGION
The culture of Sri Lanka mixes modern elements with traditional aspects and is known for its regional diversity. Sri Lankan culture has long influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism passed on from India, and the religion's legacy is particularly strong in Sri Lanka's southern and central regions.

CURRENCY
The currency of Sri Lanka is the Rupee divided into cents.
Master card and Visa card  are widely accepted.

FOOD
Sri Lanka is not just the land of beaches and unorthodox tea, but also the land of palatable curries and rice. Sri Lankan cuisine is similar to South Indian food,
Sri Lankan cuisine is boiled or steamed rice, served with a curry of fish or chicken , along with other curries made with vegetables, lentils, or fruits. Dishes are accompanied by pickled fruits or vegetables, chutneys, and sambols.

FAMOUS DESTINATIONS IN SRI LANKA
COLOMBO
Colombo gateway to the wonder of Sri Lanka, boasts a rich colonial heritage, featuring a melting pot of races, religions and cultures. Featuring a fascinating heritage and enticing culture, Sri Lanka's capital is one of Asia's favoured travel destinations.
Gangaramaya Temple is the most famous and iconic Buddhist place of worship in Colombo. 

GALLE
It is located on the southwestern tip. GALLE is one of the most important city in Sri Lanka.Galle is known for its cricket ground, which has rebuilt itself successfully after the tsunami destruction. Other prominent landmarks are the natural harbour, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral, Amangalla the historic luxury hotel and one of Sri Lanka's main Shiva temples and galle fort.

SIGIRIYA
It is declared world heritage site by UNESCO. It is sri Lanka's most visited historic site. Sigiriya also known as the Lion's Rock is a rock fortress and a palace located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka. This ruin is surrounded by gardens, ponds and other structures. Sigiriya was built by King Kassapa and it is included as a World Heritage site. Sigiriya is the best preserved city centre in Asia.

KANDY
Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.

ANURADHAPURA
Anuradhapura is one of the ancient city in Sri Lanka, well known for its ruins depicting early Sri Lankan civilization. It is very famous among Buddhists pilgrims.
It is third capital of the kingdom of Rajarta.

Sri Lanka is one of the most sorts for tourist destinations in the world. Many visiters visit Sri Lanka for attractive destinations , explore more places and attract with their culture , food etc. 

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