Sri Lanka: What are the Most Amazing Facts about this Country

It is an island republic in South Asia called Sri Lanka. That was originally referring to as Ceylon and is now Sri Lanka, a Democratic and Socialist Republic is also recognising as DSL (DSR).

Amazing Facts about Sri Lanka

Manner’s Gulf and geographical region known as the Palk Strait separates it from INDIA.  Which is in the Indian Ocean to its southwest.Lonely Planet

Facts about Sri Lanka

 Sri Lanka’s national flag is one of the world’s oldest.

Sri Lanka’s Known as the Lion Flag, it dates back to 162 BC and is one of the earliest flags ever making.  With its In the meanwhile, signifying Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.  These are all represent by the colours orange, yellow, and green, it is also believed to be the world’s most unique flag.

Pearl of the Indian Ocean and the Teardrop of India.

a country in the South Pacific is famous worldwide by these two endearing names. Natural beauty, biodiversity, and rare jewels have made this little island country renowned as the Pearl of Indian Ocean. In addition, because of its teardrop form and location south of India’s coast. The island is easy to spot on a map. The Teardrop of India got its name for this reason. For your convenience, we’ve included a Google Maps snapshot of Sri Lanka’s location and form.

 It contains a wide range of animals.

South Asia’s largest island nation has a land a 25,332 square metre area square kilometers. The size of which is comparable to West Virginia’s in the United States. Because it’s a wild animal, on the other hand, Immense variety may be found here. It is 123 is base here.mammal species (including elephants, leopards, and crocodiles) Also includes 227 bird species, 178 reptile species, 122 amphibian species, and many more types of animals. A visit to Yala National Park is an absolute need. -see for wildlife enthusiasts travelling to Sri Lanka. 

 In Sri Lanka, tea is a big business.

If you’re an fan, read on, it could in Sri Lanka, previously Ceylon, which is associating with tea. The first tea plant on the island, brought from China by the British in 1824, Has become an enormous industry after being showing at the Royal Botanic Gardens near Kandy. In spite of its teardrop form, this tea-producing and exporting island country employs more than a million of its 22 million citizens. 

It is the birthplace of cinnamon

Ceylonese cinnamon, in addition to being an important element of the cuisine, is another reason Sri Lanka is so famous. When the Egyptians find it about 2000 BC, the teardrop country was assume to have inventing it. It is still the world’s biggest exporter of cinnamon in Sri Lanka today. 

Adam’s Peak is the country’s most sacred mountain.

The summit of this mountain is a sacred site, It’s been a participant pilgrimage site when it comes to all religions a long time in Sri Lanka more than a million years. There is a Buddhist belief that famous as Sri Pada (meaning “the top”) holy footprint),was left by the Buddha on his route to heaven. According to Hinduism, this is the footprint of Lord Shiva. They would answer that It’s Adam’s footprint from the beginning of time. exiling originating from Eden’s Garden when questioned.

 It is the world’s first country to have a female prime minister.

Leader of Sirimavo Bandaranaike is the supreme commander of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. became world’s first female leader after winning general elections in July 1960. After three terms in office, she announced her resignation in August 2000 owing to health concerns. Sadly, Sirimavo Bandaranaike passed away from a coronary artery disease she cast her influence in the voting process for parliament. age of 84.

 It has South Asia’s highest literacy rate.

Sri Lanka places a high value on a basic right to education is including in its constitution. At 92%, it boasts the highest percentage of literate citizens in South Asia and Asia as a whole.

 Sri Lanka’s national sport is volleyball.

Though While cricket is the most a famous pastime in the world nowadays. most popular sport in the country, the national sport is volleyball. Since its introduction in 1916, cricket has been a Sri Lankans love to play this sport. Moreover, This is a game. became The island nation of Sri Lanka national sport in 1991 after the Volleyball Federation was in 1951.

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