Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

Attractions Sri Lanka

 

Attractions Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

 

The Aryans arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C. from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa 200 B.C. to circa A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about 1070 to 1200). In the 14th century, a South Indian dynasty seized power in the north and established a Tamil kingdom. Occupied by the Portuguese in the 16th century and by the Dutch in the 17th century, the island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; its name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.

Geographically, Sri Lanka is an island situated in the Indian Ocean, at the base of the Indian Sub-Continent, 880 km north of the equator. Sri Lanka has a pleasant tropical climate. The average temperature of the low lands ranges between 25-30 degrees Celsius. It is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious country with a diverse and rich culture with a total population of 19 million.

 

Population
20,926,315

Literacy Percent
Male: 92.3%
Female: 89.1% (2001 census)

   

Capital
Colombo (Administrative)

Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte (Legislative)

Language
Sinhala, Tamil, English

   

Area
Total: 65,610 sq km
Land: 64,740 sq km
Water: 870 sq km

Climate

Pleasant tropical climate.

Tropical monsoon, northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October)

   

GDP per Capita
U.S. $4,700

Currency
Sri Lankan Rupees (Rs)

   

Ethnic Groups
Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Moors 7.2%, Indian Tamil 4.6%, Sri Lankan Tamil 3.9%, other 0.5%, unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional data)

Religion
Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional data)

   

Agriculture - products

Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, spices, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, beef; fish

Legal System

Mixture of English Common Law, Roman-Dutch, Islamic, Sinhalese, and Customary Law

   

Find more facts about Sri Lanka

   

Anuradhapura: Anuradhapura,is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization.  The city now a UNESCO heritage site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka.

Polonnaruwa: The second most ancient of Sri Lanka's kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader.

Kandy: Kandy is the English name for the city of Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura) in the centre of Sri Lanka. It is the capital of the Central Province and Mahanuvara District. It lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy Valley which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea.

Nuwara Eliya: The town was founded by Samuel Baker as a hill retreat for the British during the colonial era, where typical English pastimes including fox hunting, polo and cricket were played. Many of the buildings retain features from the colonial period, and even new hotels are often built and furnished in the colonial style.

Galle: Galle is a town situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa (although Ibn Batuta in the 14th century refers to it as Qali) before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the island.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Sea, Sun and Sand :

 

No matter what time of the year, you can find a beach that is in season and just waiting to welcome you to this warm sands.

   
 

 

Ancient Cities and Culture :

 

Island that is an eclectic mix of its colonial history, religious traditions and South Asian influence. Sri Lanka’s unique culture, which is authentic to this island, brings together its pluralistic identity.

   
 

 

Wildlife Safari :

 

Sri Lanka has strived to provide sanctuary and protection to it's beautiful wildlife. There are many wild life reserves, nature parks and sanctuaries established throughout and extremely popular with local and overseas visitors.

 

 

 

 

Nature Trails , Fauna & Flora :

 

Scenic routes, a hint of adventure and the most diverse flora and fauna you’ve ever seen. The island is your very own tropical voyage waiting to happen.

   

 

 

Adventure Tours :

 

There is simply nothing a tourist could not do in Sri Lanka. We offer the guided activities like Tracking, bird watching, jungle safaris, diving, white water rafting etc.