Sri Lanka Nutz and Bolts

Country: Sri Lanka
Where is it?: Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, south of India.
Why do people go here?: Figuratilvey speaking, Sri Lank reeks of a fascinating island culture, with great access to nice beaches and resorts at a affordable cost. This country is booming with potential.
What are the main entry points?: Travelers generally fly to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
Currency used: Rupee
Country Code for Phones: 94
Area codes for Major Cities: Colombo 1
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Religion: Buddhist 70%, Hindu 15%, Christian 8%, Muslim 7%
Population: 19905165
Ethnic Groups: Sinhalese 74%, Tamil 18%, Moor 7%, Burgher, Malay, and Vedda 1%
Government: Republic
Languages: Sinhala 74%, Tamil 18%, other 8%
Major Cities: Colombo
Attractions: Anuradhapura, Sigiriya
Accomodation: Sri Lanka Hostels”
Tourism Office locations and links: Sri Lanka Tourism Office
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Yala West
Health Issues: Cholera, hepatitis, malaria, dengue fever
When to go: December to March is the best time to visit Sri Lanka, although it can be extremely packed.
Common Phrases: Add later
Specific Events/Holidays: Sri Lanka has an enormous range of festivals, serving the Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Muslim of the island. National Day: February, New Year: March/April, Vesak: May, the Hindu Vel festival: July/August, Kandy Esala Perahera: July/August Kataragama festival: July/August.
Getting Around: Buses and trains service most of the island. You can also rents cars for a descent price.
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