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Where is Sri Lanka located? Travel Sri Lanka and discover the "Resplendent Land"

Sri Lanka is officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It is so rich in beauty that it has earned the title of “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.”

This remarkable country is a very important tourist destination in South Asia. It is located close to the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. In the past it was known as Ceylon, and is sometimes recognized by other names like, Sinhala and Tamil. Its geographic location is close to India and the Maldives. The Capital City of Sri Lanka is Sri-Jayawardenapura-Kotte, although the largest city and former capitol is Colombo.


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Sri Lanka Culture

For those who want to travel to Sri Lanka, it is a remarkable and interesting country to travel to. That’s because it serves as a link between West Asia and Southeast Asia. It also has a historic and culturally rich past being the center of Buddhism from the ancient times. Today it is still one of the few places of South Asia where the remnants of Buddhism still exist. It is famous for the export of tea, coffee, rubber, cinnamon and coconut.

UNESCO World Heritage Tourist Sites in Sri Lanka
  • Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
  • Sacred City of Anuradhapura
  • Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
  • Sacred City of Kandy
  • Sinharaja Forest Reserve 27
  • Golden Temple of Dambulla
  • Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
  • The historic and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka is associated with its mention in the Hindu Epics and Islamic folklore. In the Hindu book, Ramayana, it is referred to as Lanka, meaning “Resplendent Land”. According to Islamic folklore, Sri Lanka is where Adam and Eve had made their abode upon being expelled from the Garden of Eden. Asian poets once referred to Sri Lanka as the “Pearl upon the brow of India” because of its dazzling beauty. After years of turmoil the nation was torn apart by communal violence and is now referred to as the “Fallen Tear”.

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    Sri Lanka tourism is one of the most talked about among European tourists because of thousands of years of legendary stories in this country. There are colorful festive activities worth being part of during travel Sri Lanka tours. This wonderful country is rich with flora and fauna, as well as wildlife to explore and marvel at. For those tourists looking for thrills, you can go to some of the most beautiful scuba diving spots.

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  • Other recommended places to visit during the tour include the Wasgamuwa National Park. It is famous as the best elephant habitat. The Randenigala WildLife Sanctuary is a grand place for bird watching. There are other parks like the Somawathiya National Park and Galoya National Park to visit for wildlife adventure. The Kanniya Hot Wells Springs is one of the 7 wonders in Sri Lanka and a must visit for Sri Lanka tourism.

    Travel to Sri Lanka to find peace and bliss among nature. There are pristine beaches still existing in their most natural forms. This is where you can find yourself in the midst of absolute purity of Mother Nature. The Sri Lanka Beach Hotel is a good choice for those who travel to Sri Lanka. For those planning cheap Sri Lanka holidays there are resorts available at affordable rates.


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