The island of Sri Lanka is a drop in the ocean – literally. Shaped like a teardrop, and of a size similar to that of Ireland, it sits off the coast of the Indian subcontinent in the Indian Ocean. But the island’s size does nothing to detract from its vigorous tourist industry, with its white sand beaches, tropical climate, green-clad mountains and diversity of culture drawing travellers from around the world. It all makes the island’s moniker, ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, even more fitting. Boasting no fewer than eight officially recognised World Heritage Sites, nine national parks, as well as a plethora of museums showcasing everything from precious gems to colonial memorabilia, there is plenty to do and see in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is considered to be a centre of Buddhism, with many ancient temples and religious sites still in existence. Ma
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