Sri Lanka is an island that experiences just two seasons in a manner of speaking, the dry season and the rainy season. Average yearly climate is around 28 degrees Celsius.
Nevertheless Sri Lanka also has some high
points in the island which experience temperatures as low as 4 degree Celsius.
Sri Lanka has various beautiful places to visit. These include the very famed "fortress in the sky" Sigiriya which is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. In addition to being located in a geographically wonderful place Sigiriya also boasts of some epic frescoes of which many are ruined now.
Sri Lanka also has many beautiful beaches down south and in the north-east. Many tourists visit the island to experience the sun and sand in these areas.
Other Facts
Highest point in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (2524 meters)
Currency is Sri Lanka Rupees
National Sport is Volleyball
Has won the Cricket World Cup once (1996)
Has a gala festival every year known as the Esala Perahera. It is largely an elephant pageant with many dances and other talent showcases
Main religion - Buddhism (70%)
Official Languages - Sinhala and Tamil
Sri Lanka is the 53rd most populated country
Mrs Sirimavo Bandaranaike became the First Female Prime Minister of the world in 1960
Most populated city - Colombo
