| Sri Lanka, the navigational hub of the Orient | | | | has friendly and warm waters. The beach |
| in the ancient world, is an island in the | | | | resorts in the West Coast, South Coast and |
| Indian Ocean. From north to south it has a | | | | the East Coast are popular among the tourists |
| maximum length of 447 km and at its widest | | | | who enjoy taking a dip in the warm waters and |
| point it measures 219 km with a total land | | | | relaxing on the sandy beach. |
| area of 65,610 sq km. | | | | |
| | | | Fauna and flora are protected and preserved |
| The Island enjoys pleasant tropical climate | | | | in several national parks and nature reserves |
| relatively hot in the plains and cooler in | | | | offering the visitor an opportunity to taste |
| the central highlands. | | | | the natural beauty. There are eleven such |
| | | | National Parks in the Island but the most |
| The majority is Singhalese 74 percent who | | | | popular for viewing animals are the Ruhuna. |
| speak an Indo Aryan language called Sinhala. | | | | From the safety of a park bungalow or a |
| Other major ethnic groups are Tamils and | | | | covered jeep, visitors can watch several |
| Moors. Majority of the population is | | | | species of animals and birds roaming freely |
| Buddhist. | | | | in these extensive reserves |
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| Sri Lanka, the Isle of Serendipity is a | | | | Most Sri Lankan towns, except the larger |
| tourist paradise with an abundance of tourist | | | | cities like Colombo and Kandy, are rather low |
| attractions like the sunny beaches, glorious | | | | on entertainment. In large hotels, there will |
| ancient cities, salubrious hill country, | | | | often be nightclubs; some hotels, clubs and |
| beautiful fauna and flora, exquisite | | | | other venues also offer cultural performances |
| handicrafts, world renowned gems, traditional | | | | by traditional artistes. |
| dance and drama, colourful festivals, smiling | | | | |
| people and not forgetting the mouth watering | | | | It is fast becoming the shopping centre of |
| cuisine. | | | | South Asia. Several new shopping Malls are |
| | | | opened up in the City offering international |
| Sri Lanka is fast becoming the shopping | | | | brands of mens and womens wear. Garments |
| centre of South Asia. It is also the ideal | | | | manufactured in Sri Lanka are of the highest |
| venue for Meetings, Incentive travel, | | | | quality which is in great demand in most |
| Conferences and Exhibitions in this part of | | | | countries including USA and UK. |
| the world. It is the Mother Natures gift to | | | | |
| eco tourism enthusiasts. | | | | Souvenir hunters will find the Handicraft |
| | | | shops including the government handicraft |
| Over one thousand kilometres of palm fringed | | | | emporium very interesting with a large and |
| sandy beaches encircle the Island. Sri Lanka | | | | wide array of local handicrafts on offer. |
| is never out of season for a beach holiday. | | | | Tourist shops approved by the Ceylon Tourist |
| There is always some part of the beach that | | | | Board are found in all tourist resorts. |