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Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years.
Capitals: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
Ethnic groups (2012): 74.9% Sinhalese; 11.2% Sri Lankan Tamils; 9.2% Sri Lankan Moors; 4.2% Indian Tamils; 0.5% other
Hits: 182
- Return economy class air ticket
- 2 nights kandy hotel accommodation
- 1 night colombo hotel accommodation
- Airconditioned transportation
- English speaking guide
- Pinnawala elephant orphanage
- Peradeniya botanical garden
- Colombo city tour
