Buddhism About 70.2% of the citizens of Sri Lanka the Theravada Buddhists while there are about 8,000 Buddhist monasteries in Sri Lanka with over 15,000 monks who have devoted their lives to serve and preach Buddhism. Sri Lanka remains pure
Weather
Comment about the weather. The color code means: Temp in C Rain Hotel prices Best time to go Jan 28 Feb 29 Mar 30 Apr 36 May 35 Jun 34 Jul 32 Aug 28 Sep 26 Oct 27 Nov
Embassies
Embassies of other countries in Sri Lanka U.S. Embassy in Colombo 210 Galle Road, Colombo 03 Phone: 94(11)249-8500 Australian Consulate in Colombo, Sri Lanka Australian High Commission, Sri Lanka send edits No. 21 Gregory’s Rd Colombo 7 Sri Lanka City:
Local People
Sinhalese constitute the largest ethnic group in the country, with 74.8% of the total population. Sri Lankan Tamils are the second major ethnic group in the island, with a percentage of 11.2%. Sri Lankan Moors comprise 9.2%. There are also
History and politics
Pre History of Sri Lanka The story of ancient Lanka has its beginning in the culture of the stone age. An ageless, timeless period, the stone age have inhabited Sri Lanka as early as 125,000 years ago and possibly 500,000
Local food
Sri Lankan food Sinhalese migrated to Sri Lanka probably from northern India 5000 years ago. In Sri Lanka, the dishes differ significantly from one region to another. Rice is the main staple food of Sri Lankan dishes and is usually
About the region
Country official name— Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Location on the world map—located in Indian ocean between latitudes 5’0 longitudes 70’0 and 82’0E Area in sq km – 65.610 sq km Maximum length- 435 kms(Point Pedro to Deundara
General info
The National Flag The Lion The Sinhala race and the strength of the nation The sword in the lion’s hand The sovereignty of the country Curly hair on the lions head Religion observance, wisdom, and meditation The beard of the