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People & Culture

Sri Lanka is a multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-ethnic country. The strategic location of the island connecting East and West influenced the culture of its inhabitants throughout the history via immigrations, invasions, colonisation, trade, and missionary activities.

heritage

The country’s rich heritage is well preserved in its archaeological sites - some dating back to several centuries before the birth of Christ. If history inspires you and archaeology is your passion - Sri Lanka promises unforgettable memories, you can cherish forever.

foods

Sri Lanka is table for some of the tastiest and spiciest gastronomical delights that tempted the taste buds of generations. Sri Lankan cuisine shaped and influenced by Arabic, British, Dutch, Indian, Malay and Portuguese culture exhibits diversity in flavours, tastes and techniques. The rich aroma of renowned Sri Lankan spices blended in coconut milk make all the difference in Ceylon rice and curry.

Nature

Sri Lanka is famed as one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots with high biological endemism. Highly diversified flora and fauna nurtured from different climatic conditions the wet-zone and dry-zone of the island welcome you to an authentic experience combined with the beauty of untainted tropical landscape. The unique eco system consisting of lagoons, marshes, wetlands, misty mountains and inland water bodies create the perfect vacation for nature lovers. The national parks and sanctuaries provide safe habitats to birds, butterflies, mammals, reptiles, fish, leopards, primates and amphibians, creating a world of wisdom and breath taking scenic adventure to the explorers.