Thursday, March 4, 2010

Why should you visit Sri Lanka?


  1. Sri Lanka is among the few countries which is free of terrorism.

SL Army completely defeated Tiger terrorists in May 2009.

  1. You can observe the reawakening of the country and the strengthening bonds between various ethnic groups.
  2. Hard earned political stability prevails in the country under the patriotic president about whom we are proud of.
  3. Blooming economy and the rising stock market.
  4. A low cost destination with satisfying services.
  5. Adequate infrastructure facilities.
  6. Monumental remains of more than 2500 year old civilization.
  7. World heritage sites
  8. Walk through the 1 25 000 year history of Sri Lanka in number of museums situated in many parts of the country.
  9. Feel the rich intangible and tangible cultural heritage.
  10. Trace your ancestors who foot on Sri Lanka when the coastal belt of the country was rules by Portuguese (1597 - 1658) and Dutch (1658 - 1796) and wholly conquered by British (1815 - 1948).
  11. Observe the colonial (Portuguese, Dutch and British) heritage and feel the way we, the native Sri Lankans had fitted them to our culture.
  12. Opportunities to engage in number of adventure sports like water rafting, surfing, hiking and etc.
  13. Feel the genuine rural village life bound with unpolluted natural environment
  14. The blend of various natural habitats from montane rainforests to mangrove swamps.
  15. Sun and sand, variant and vibrant scenic beaches around the island.
  16. Natural Heritage sites
  17. Sri Lanka is a biodiversity hot spot.
  18. Ideal grounds for bird watching, both endemic and migrant birds are present.
  19. Observe and experience the wildlife in wildlife parks and natural reserves.
  20. Engage in ecotourism and agro - tourism activities.
  21. Warm hospitability of Sri Lankans who will always welcome you to their soils.

Sri Lanka - Facts


Location: between 5 55' - 9 50' North latitude

79 42' - 81 53' East Longitude


Spatial propensities: 432 km (270 miles) North to South

224 km (140 miles) West to East


Highest elevation: 2524 m (8281 ft.)


Total area: 65,610


Temperature: Low country - min. 24.40 C - max. 31.70 C

Hill country: min. 17.10 C - max. 26.30 C


Annual rainfall (Average): 2020mm


Population: 20 217 000


Average literacy: 90.8%


(Key Social Indicators - Central Bank of Sri Lanka www.cbsl.gov.lk)

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Welcome!

This blog is about Sri Lanka, the paradise of Indian Ocean.