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| Sri Lanka - the pearl of the Indian Ocean is a typical tropical island covering an area of 65,610 square kms (25000 square miles), which lies in the Indian Ocean, south of the coast 880 kms and to the north of the Equator. The irresistible charm is the combination of the golden sunny beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all palates. The population covers approximately 18 million. What gives an edge to Sri Lanka is the intoxicating mix of cultures and the accessibility. Sri Lanka's diverse ethnic groups have been practicing the traditions since the wake of centuries after the invasion by foreign powers.Whilst being forward looking and progressive the island is deeply embued with a sense of pride in its traditions. The most surprising is that communication is rarely a problem , English is widely spoken in many parts of the country in addition to the national languages Sinhala, Tamil and many other foreign languages by many who handle tourists. Identification of places is made comnvenient by signboards both in English and Sinhala. |
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