Sri Lanka, officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island nation located in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is well known for natural attractions and Sri Lankan Cuisines. Here are some key facts and information about Sri Lanka:
Geography:
Sri Lanka is an island country located off the southeastern coast of India. It is separated from India by the Palk Strait. It is the 25th largest island in the world. The country's diverse geography includes Wildlife, Historical attractions, Beaches, Mountains, Rainforests, and a Central Plateau.
Capital and Major Cities:
The capital city of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte and the Financial Center is Colombo. Other major cities include Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Anuradhapura and Negombo.
Population:
Sri Lanka had a population of approximately 22 million people around the country. Most of the Population is Sinhalese and also Buddhist Citizens.
Language:
The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, while English is widely spoken and used for administrative and commercial purposes. But Most of the Sri Lankans speaks Sinhala around 75% and around 10% speaks Tamil.
Religion:
Buddhism is the predominant religion in Sri Lanka, and it plays a significant role in the country's culture and history. For Buddhist Citizens, Sri Dalada Maligawa and Sri Maha Bodhiya are some of Main Religious places that they Worship within Sri Lanka. Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity are also practiced by minority communities.
Government:
Sri Lanka is a democratic republic with a multi-party system. The President of Sri Lanka is the head of state and government. There are 225 Parliament members who are elected to the parliament from a Election for five years each and they are willing to make and execute the Laws and Regulations to the Sri Lanka.
Economy:
The Sri Lankan economy is diverse, with sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services contributing to its GDP. Before 2000, Agriculture was the main key Sector helps to the GDP and Later years it was the Manufacturing Sector. Key industries include Textiles and Apparel, Tourism, Tea and Rubber production, and Information Technology Services. But Currently, Information Technology sector gives a significant impact to the GDP as well as after the Corona Virus Pandemic situation; Self employed workers (Freelancers) gave a huge impact to the GDP Sri Lanka. But Tourism is the only Sector which gave a significant impact to the Sri Lanka’s GDP all over the years.
Tourism:
When we talking about Sri Lanka, Tourism was the Best Topic to Discuss. Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination around the world and the South Asia and also known for its beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, ancient temples, Cuisines Wildlife, Forests and Mountains, Water sports and rich cultural heritage. Tourists often visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Sigiriya, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, The Sacred city of Kandy and Beach Vacation in Down South.
Wildlife:
Sri Lanka is renowned for its biodiversity and its home to a variety of wildlife in Sri Lanka, including elephants, leopards, various species of birds, and marine life. There are several National parks and reserves around Sri Lanka, such as Yala National Park and Wilpattu National Park, Ninneriya National Park, Sinharaja Rain Forest offer opportunities for wildlife safaris.
Recently Sri Lankan Government has Built and Exposed Pinnawala Open Zoo, Ridiyagama Safari Park and Hambanthota Birds Park to the World.
History:
Sri Lanka has a rich history dating back over 2,500 years. It was home to several ancient kingdoms and empires, including the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa kingdoms. The island has a strong Buddhist heritage, and historical sites like Anuradhapura contain ancient Buddhist stupas and monasteries. As well as there are several iconic Hindu Kovils, Cristian Churches and Muslin Mosques. According to the Historical Information and Books, there is a long history about Buddhism. We will get you back in another Blog about the History of Sri Lanka.
Culture:
Sri Lankan culture is influenced by its diverse ethnic and religious groups. Some are Traditional Music, Dance, and Festivals, such as the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, play an essential role in the culture. Another most attractive cultural activity was the Dalada Perehera Kandy. It was the Main Cultural Tourist Attraction in Sri Lanka. As a Sri Lankan we were celebrate several cultural and religious events and festivals all over the year. We will take some more articles about Cultural and Religious events and festivals in our future Blogs.
Cuisines:
Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its use of spices and flavors, with dishes like rice and curry being popular among Sri Lankans. Apart from that, Kottu, Hoppers, String Hoppers, Dosai, Idli and Wadai are some of favorites among Sri Lankans. Most of the Tourists are willing to get the experience of Sri Lankan Traditional Cuisines and The Street Foods around the country. There are several Street Foods and the areas around the island. We will get you to those locations in our future articles.
Sri Lanka is a unique and vibrant country with a rich Historical, Cultural Heritage and Natural beauty, making it a fascinating destination for travelers. Before you are visiting to Sri Lanka, You may know about Sri Lanka. Because when you plan a trip we recommended you need to identify the best places to visit in Sri Lanka and Things to do in Sri Lanka. If you are facing any doubts, Feel free to contact NISHKO HOLIDAYS or any other Travel Agent in Sri Lanka.
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