A bout Sir lanka

Capital Cities

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative) and Colombo (commercial).

Population

Approximately 22 million.

Languages

Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages, with English widely used for business and education.

Currency
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

Geography

Area: Around 65,610 square kilometers.
Topography: Features a mix of coastal plains, central highlands, and tropical forests.

Climate

Tropical, with two monsoon seasons (Southwest and Northeast monsoons).

History Ancient Civilization

Known for the Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa kingdoms with advanced irrigation systems and Buddhist monuments.
Colonial Era: Colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Independence: Gained independence from Britain on February 4, 1948.

Culture

Religion: Predominantly Buddhist, with significant Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities.

Festivals

Vesak: Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha.
Tamil Thai Pongal: A harvest festival celebrated by Tamil communities.
Sinhala and Tamil New Year: Marked in April with traditional customs.

Cuisine
Known for its spicy flavors, rice and curry, hoppers, and seafood dishes. Tea is a major export.
Biodiversity:
Sri Lanka is a biodiversity hotspot with several national parks like Yala, Wilpattu, and Horton Plains.
Endemic species include the Sri Lankan leopard, elephant, and sloth bear.

Economy

Key Sectors: Agriculture (tea, rubber, coconut), tourism, textiles, and IT services.
Tea Industry: Renowned for its Ceylon tea.

Challenges

Economic crisis and recovery, inflation, and public debt management.

Tourism

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Beaches: #Bentota, #Mirissa, and #unawatuna .
Adventure: Wildlife safaris, whale watching, and trekking. #SriLanka2025 #TravelDestinations #ExploreSriLanka #travel #unesco #world #tea #music #ceylon