Sri Lanka is a small island off the southern most tip of India. It has about 65,000 square meters of land and is home to about 21 million people. It has warm tropical weather all year round and two monsoon seasons. Sri Lanka has beautiful beaches and fantastic mountain rages and is one of the most scenic countries in the world. Sri Lanka's is classed as a developing nation which make the cost of living very cheap for holiday makers. Here are some important facts about Sri Lanka for Holiday makers.
English is the second language and 95% of Sri Lankans can understand and communicate in English.
Cars drive on the left hand side of the road.
The local currency is the Sri Lankan Ruppe LKR, which usually trades at 110 LKR per 1 USD.
The climate is tropical so it is always hot and humid. Light cotton clothing is always recommended.
Sri Lanka's culture is based on buddhism, the main religion. It is a conservative culture and Sri Lankans are sensitive to uninhibited behaviour in public such as kissing and skimpy clothing. Pants and t-shirts are always a safe bet. Shorts are okay but longer pants are preferable.
Colombo is the capital and most of the shopping and night clubs are in and around Colombo.
All the best holiday hotels and best beaches are in a long strip down the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka, about 3 hours drive from Colombo.
The best wild life park, Yala, is located at the Southern most point in Sri Lanka, it's about 6 hours drive from colombo.
The best snorkeling is the North-Eastern beach of Trincomalee, which is about 5 hours drive from Colombo.
