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The pearl of the Indian ocean
facts about sri lanka
facts about sri lanka
The most sacred mountain is adam's peak
A sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, brought from India in the 4th century CE, is still preserved in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
Apart from being a large tea producer, Sri Lanka is famous for its cinnamon, an indispensable ingredient for many of its fabulous food. It is said to have originated from the teardrop nation and first found by the Egyptians in 2000 BC. Today, Sri Lanka is still a leading exporter of the world's cinnamon.
Animals
Animals
Sri Lanka is a wildlife-lover’s paradise. Expect to see elephants, leopards, monkeys, whales… but only if you know where to look. Here are the most amazing animals your can see in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan elephant is one of three types of Asian elephants – you can see them on an elephant-watching safari or by visiting an elephant orphanage. Elephants can be seen in most of the national parks; you’ll find a big gathering in Minneriya National Park
weather
weather
Sri lanka's weather is mainly hot and cloudy.
The best time to go to Sri Lanka is between December and mid-April, which is considered to be the peak season, although Sri Lanka is genuinely a year-round holiday destination.
Temperatures are fairly constant year round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30°C and the highlands 15-18°C on average. If you’re travelling during the summer months (May to September) you’ll want to head towards the east coast and northern regions for dry, sunny weather, as the west and south west coasts experience rain at this time. On the flip side, the west and south west enjoy favourable weather conditions during the winter months (October to February) when the monsoon season hits the east and north.
On the map
On the map
sri lanka is a country in south asia near india.
Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. It is located between latitudes 5°55′ and 9°51′ N and longitudes 79°41′ and 81°53′ E and has a maximum length of 268 miles (432 km) and a maximum width of 139 miles (224 km).
CRICKET
Sport in Sri Lanka is a significant part of Sri Lankan culture. Although the Sports Ministry named volleyball the national sport, the most popular sport is Cricket. Rugby union is also popular. Other popular sports are water sports, badminton, athletics, football, basketball and tennis.
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