Sri Lanka looks forward to every visitor from every corner of the world. It has everything for an unforgettable vacation. Snow-white beaches, clear turquoise water of the ocean, impenetrable jungle, exotic animals and plants, comfortable hotels and entertainment for every taste. This place must be visited at least once in your life to get unforgettable pleasure and a lot of positive impressions. Next, we suggest reading interesting and amazing facts about Sri Lanka.
1. Translation of the word “Sri Lanka” means “Blessed Land”.
2. The old name of the country Sri Lanka sounded like Ceylon.
3. Milk and fish in the markets of Sri Lanka are sold not chilled.
4. In Sri Lanka, yogurt is sold in special clay pots.
5. Local people living in Sri Lanka love such a snack as shrimp in dough.
6. The front seats on buses in Sri Lanka are intended for monks and pregnant women.
7. There are free schools in this country.
8. Sri Lankans do not use toilet paper, but for tourists it is sold at a price 2 times more expensive.
9. Tea plantations are the most visited place in Sri Lanka.
10. Sri Lanka is considered the most favorite place on Earth for Ukrainian residents.
11. Tea is considered the hallmark of Sri Lanka.
12. 70% of the inhabitants of Sri Lanka profess Buddhism.
13. The Sri Lankan team in 1996 was able to win the cricket championship.
14. Sapphire is mined in Sri Lanka only in production volume.
15. Sri Lanka trains travel with the door open.
16. The star lotus is considered the national flower of this island.
17. This country has 2 capitals: actual and official.
18. Rupee is considered the currency unit of Sri Lanka.
19. All year round air temperature on this island almost no different.
20. Almost every store in Sri Lanka sells ice cream, because this is the favorite food of the inhabitants of this territory.
21. When buying water in this state, the store will offer to cool the purchase for a fee.
22. Smoking in a public place in Sri Lanka is prohibited.
23. It is interesting to serve dishes on Sri Lanka. When serving a dish, the plate is wrapped in cellophane.
24. A woman’s smile in Sri Lanka is denoted by flirting.
25. Sri Lanka is rich in sapphires and emeralds.
26. The sea of Sri Lanka is enriched with goldfish and corals.
27. Elephants are symbols of Sri Lanka, so these animals are especially revered in this state.
28. Holidays in Sri Lanka are colorful and especially traditional.
29. National cuisine Sri Lanka took a lot from Indian cuisine.
30. More than 25 million people live in this state.
31. Popular in Sri Lanka are “bakery on wheels”, similar to European “coffee houses on wheels”.
32. Residents of Sri Lanka mainly move with the help of tricycles and mopeds.
33. Women on this island are born keepers of the hearth and housewives.
34. Sari is considered the main outfit for women in Sri Lanka.
35. The most important event for girls living in Sri Lanka Lanka is a wedding.
36. A wedding in Sri Lanka is celebrated for 2 days with a change of outfits.
37. There are only 1 people in Sri Lanka who want to dissolve a marriage %.
38. Most often, the New Year in Sri Lanka is celebrated in April, it all depends on astrology.
39. Sri Lankans do not prefer to bargain.
40. Sri Lanka is considered the main exporter of jewelry.
41. Sri Lanka is the world’s tea exporter.
42. 92% of Sri Lankans have completed secondary education.
43. There are 11 universities in this state.
44. Sinhalese and Tamil languages are official in Sri Lanka.
45. The Egyptians first discovered cinnamon in Sri Lanka.
46. Standard gestures are not used on the territory of this state.
47. The coat of arms of Sri Lanka depicts a lion, which is the personification of Buddhism and Ceylon.
48. About 6 national parks are located in this state.
49. Sri Lanka is mainly agricultural country.
50. Shambhala is considered an interesting spice of this state.
51. The flag of Sri Lanka is the oldest in the world.
52. In Sri – Lanka should smile instead of thanksgiving, because a smile is gratitude.
53. At the highest peak of Pedro, there is a television broadcaster of this state.
54. The famous writer Philip Michael Ondaatje is from Sri Lanka.
55. Sri Lanka is an island state.
56. The wild cat of Sri Lanka with the name leopard is on the verge of extinction.
57. Sri Lanka is a paradise for wildlife lovers.
58. Coconut moonshine (arak) is considered the main strong drink on this island.
59. There are 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
60. On the full moon, this state celebrates a special holiday called Poya Day.
61. Umbrellas in Sri Lanka protect not from rain, but from the sun.
62. Sri Lanka located in the Indian Ocean.
63. Sri Lanka boasts the highest level of literacy among the representatives of South Asia.
64. The inhabitants of this island do not say “thank you”.
65. When divorcing a Sri Lankan woman, a man must pay her half of his own money throughout his life.
66. Buying an elephant in Sri Lanka, you need to get documents for it.
67. Residents of Sri Lanka do not swim on the beach, because they do not have the right to show their own naked body.
68. In Sri Lanka, only 20% of working women.
69. Yoghurt in this state is made on the basis of cow or buffalo milk.
70. Kindergartens in Sri Lanka are open from 8 to 11 am, this is the time mothers need to relax.
71. Sri Lankans do not prefer to work.
72. In Sri Lanka, it is customary to drive in the middle of the road, even though there is left-hand traffic.
73. The coastal resorts of Sri Lanka are considered a paradise for those who love seafood.
74. The Veddas are a small ethnic group that became part of the population of Sri Lanka.
75. The lucky numbers of Sri Lanka are 9 and 12.
76. Elephant in Sri Lanka Lanka has a price of 100 thousand dollars.
77. Pineapples are very tasty in this state.
78. Many Spice Gardens are located in this state.
79. Sri Lanka is a tea paradise.
80. The shrine of Sri Lanka is the Tooth of the Buddha.
81. This state became sovereign in 1972.
82. Temples and local residents of Sri Lanka are prohibited from photographing without permission.
83. Many animals of Sri Lanka are considered sacred.
84. It is about 800 kilometers from Sri Lanka to the equator.
85. Eating in Sri Lanka is different sharpness similar to Thai.
86. In 2004, Sri Lanka suffered 2 waves of the tsunami.
87. Gas, smoke and soot cannot be found in Sri Lanka, because there is only fresh air.
88. There are narrow roads in Sri Lanka.
89. Residents of Sri Lanka Lankas start their mornings with meditation and gymnastics.
90. In Sri Lanka, coconut water is the main thirst quencher.
91. In Sri Lanka, more than 70 varieties of fruits.
92. The inhabitants of this island rarely eat meat.
93. Because of the shape of this island, Sri Lanka is often called the “tear of India.”
94. The national sport of Sri Lanka is volleyball, even though cricket is much more popular.
95. The most sacred mountain of this state is Adam’s Peak.
96. Electricity in Sri -Lanka is produced with the help of hydroelectric power plants, because there are many waterfalls in this area.
97. Once upon a time this island was called Serendip, which meant “island of jewels”.
98. Looking on the elephants of Sri Lanka, a person will feel calm and harmony.
99. In Sri Lanka there are turtle nurseries.
100. Elephants in Sri Lanka used to be kept instead of pets.