Category: Sri Lanka

How big is Sri Lanka?

How big is Sri Lanka? A small island with a big character Sri Lanka may be an island that is easily overlooked on the world map, but its true size is not just in square kilometers. How big is Sri Lanka really? Let's look at the numbers and find out why this small country is so big. The area [...]

Is Sri Lanka part of India?

Is Sri Lanka part of India? A look at history and geography Anyone looking at Sri Lanka on the world map might think that the island is part of India - after all, the two countries are only separated by a few kilometers. But the truth is: Sri Lanka is an independent state with a unique identity. Why this is the case and what connections [...]

What do you call people from Sri Lanka?

What do you call people from Sri Lanka? A look at origin and identity What do you actually call the people who live there? This question leads us to exciting insights into origin and identity. Sri Lankan or Sinhalese? The correct term The correct general term for the inhabitants of Sri Lanka is "Sri Lankan". This term is [...]

What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is a country that inspires not only with its beautiful beaches and cultural treasures, but also with its linguistic diversity. But what language do people actually speak in Sri Lanka? The answer is as exciting as the country itself. The official languages of Sri Lanka: Sinhala and Tamil Sri Lanka has two official languages: [...]

Where is Sri Lanka located?

Sri Lanka - a name that sounds like adventure, exotic scents and paradisiacal beaches. But where exactly is this fascinating island located? Let's delve into the geography of the "jewel in the Indian Ocean" and discover what makes the location so special. You are currently viewing placeholder content from Google Maps. To access the actual content, [...]

The elephant killer from Sri Lanka

One of the secrets of Nuwara Eliya is the grave of Major Rogers - or rather, the search for this legendary grave. Contrary to many assumptions, it is not in the town's main cemetery. I can tell you that it took us some research and quite a few conversations with the locals to find the [...]

Sri Lanka is home to over 400 bird species - including some of the most colorful and rarest bird species in the world. A paradise for birdwatchers!

Sri Lanka is home to the oldest surviving row of trees in the world! The "Sri Maha Bodhi" in Anuradhapura, an offshoot of the tree under which Buddha found enlightenment, is over 2,000 years old.

The waves in Arugam Bay on the east coast are among the best surf spots in the world and attract surfers from all corners of the planet.

In Sri Lanka, there is a New Year festival that is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists - the "Sinhala and Tamil New Year", which takes place every year in April.