Sri Lanka is nicknamed “The Teardrop of India” because of its teardrop shape. It is also nicknamed “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” based on its geography.
The Bodhi tree of Sri Lanka, also known as Sri Maha Bodhiya, is the oldest known human-planted tree. It is believed that the tree is 2,300 years old and was planted in 288 BC.
Sri Lank is in South Asia, with a population of 22 million people. Its capital is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, and their currency is Sri Lankan Rupee. The official languages spoken in Sri Lanka is Sinhala and Tamil.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- Tamil Thai Pongal Day (Date varies)
- Duruthu Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- National Day (Feb 4)
- Navam Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Mahasivarathri Day (Date varies)
- Madin Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Good Friday (Date varies)
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year Eve (Apr 13)
- Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Apr 13)
- Bak Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- Id-Ul-Fitr (Date varies)
- Vesak Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Vesak Full Moon Poya Holiday (Date varies)
- Poson Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Idul Adha (Date varies)
- Esala Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Nikini Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Binara Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Milad-Un-Nabi (Date varies)
- Vap Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Deepavali Festival Day (Date varies)
- Ill Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Unduvap Full Moon Poya (Date varies)
- Christmas Day (Dec 25)
It has eight world heritage sites including:
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
- Ancient City of Sigiriya
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
- Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura
It also has 26 national parks including:
Want to learn more? Check out Sri Lanka’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Art Gallery and National Museum of Galle.
Fun activities to do
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