FanpageAbout Sri Lanka
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The country officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is an island of Indian ocean in South Asia, located about 30 kilometres towards the southern coast of India. It is homeland to about twenty million people.
Sri Lanka it is located in the path of major sea routes with strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia. It is a center of Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times. The country which is multi-religious and multi-ethnic has more than a quarter of the population following faiths other than Buddhism: notably Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Majority of the population is from the Sinhalese community ; Tamils, who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, forms the largest ethnic minority. Communities such as Moors, Burghers, Kaffirs and the Malays forms the other minority groups amongst the population. Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts and rubber, Sri Lanka, boasts a mixed economy comprises of agriculture and modern industries, has the highest per capita income in South Asia. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape, as well as its rich cultural heritage, make it a world famous tourist destination.
About Sri Lanka wildlife
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To find best wild life sanctuaries in the world Sri Lanka is one of the prominent destinations to visit. Tropical climate with diverse mix of fauna & flora provides wildlife enthusiasts a unique opportunity explore refreshing beauty of Sri Lanka wild life sanctuaries. Enabling them to plan a holiday which makes the best use of their time in line with their particular interests. Wildlife itineraries and the recommended, reading are available for foreign visitors and other interested parties to enlighten them with source of knowledge to the depth of wild life in Sri Lanka. As it is argued by many, Sri Lanka can claim to be one of the world’s best nature destinations. There are so many factors influencing the justification of it. Some of the key factors are the island’s bio-diversity, the availability of field guide type literature, the presence of specialist guides and specialist tour operators, a mature tourism industry with a broad range of accommodation and other facilities for tourists and a good network of roads and reserves. As a country which is very concerned about its environment, ethical travelers could find a refreshing difference in places where, authority is committed to build carbon neutral environment.
