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Tourism is one of the main industries in Sri Lanka. Major tourist attractions are focused around the islands famous beaches located in the southern and eastern parts of the country, ancient heritage sites located in the interior of the country and lush green resorts located in the mountainous regions of the country.[1] The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the ongoing civil war have reduced tourist arrivals, however Sri Lanka received over half a million tourists in 2006.[2] The ongoing civil war have reduced the tourism to Sri Lanka by up to 40 % by 2007 [1][2]. Further the threat of LTTE militant air crafts has also caused major airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Ethihad airlines to suspend flights from Sri Lanka [3]. Some of these airlines have pulled out of Sri Lanka altogether. Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ...
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View of the river Kitugala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. ...
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The Bridge on the River Kwai is an Academy Award-winning 1957 World War II war film based on the novel Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï by French writer Pierre Boulle. ...
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The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. ...
Eastern Province is a province of Sri Lanka. ...
The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake,[1] was a great undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) December 26, 2004 with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. ...
Combatants Military of Sri Lanka Indian Peace Keeping Force Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Commanders Junius Richard Jayawardene (1983-89) Ranasinghe Premadasa (1989-93) Dingiri Banda Wijetunge (1993-94) Chandrika Kumaratunga (1994-2005) Mahinda Rajapaksa (2005-present) Velupillai Prabhakaran (1983-present) Strength 111,000[1] 11,000[1] The Sri...
Places of tourist attraction
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A fishing town located 35km from Colombo and 6 km from island's main International Airport. The beauty of the beach and surrounding star class hotels gave more attraction of tourists. Negombo ( , IPA: [] in Sinhala) is a town of about 65,000, approximately 30 km north of Colombo in Sri Lanka. ...
Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area - City 37. ...
Mount Lavinia The place located 12 km from Colombo is a historical city from British colonial period. The Governors House of Sir Thomas Maitland, built in 1805, has become a star class hotel today. The fantastic beach is crowded on holidays with local people who enjoy the beach sports activities such as swimming and surfing. Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia is a newly created city lying immediately south of Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka. ...
Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Maitland, GCB, GCH (1759 – 1824) was a British soldier and colonial governor. ...
The place located 42km from Colombo is important spice trading centre from Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial times. The city also named as one of the sacred city of Buddhist people in the country has large hollow dagoba (Buddhist shrine) near the River Kalu. Kalutara is a city in Sri Lanka. ...
A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, SiddhÄrtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by...
Beruwela The place located 55km from Colombo is the starting point of 130km long southern coast also a main fishing centre.
The place located in south of the country, 62km from Colombo has romantic scenery hotels and popular for wind surfing and water skiing. A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the northern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (966x704, 160 KB) Summary The Dutch fort of Galle on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (966x704, 160 KB) Summary The Dutch fort of Galle on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka. ...
The place located in south of the country, 206km from Colombo is the first area to be developed for tourism. The famous coral reef and scuba diving gets tourist's more pleasure there. Hikkaduwa is a place on the south coast of Sri Lanka. ...
The place located 116km from Colombo is the capital city of Southern province (Southern Sri Lanka) also a World Heritage Site. The large Galle fortress built by the Dutch makes more attraction to the city. Galle (ගà·à¶½à·Šà¶½ in Sinhala; காலி in Tamil) (pronounced as one syllable, rhyming with Gaul in English, in Sinhalese, IPA /gaËlËÉ™/) is a town situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. ...
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State...
Koggala The place located in south of the country, from 130km from Colombo, has finest beach and historical Madol Duwa (island surrounded by lake) as mentioned in Sri Lankan literature.love u. Sri Lankan literature is the literary tradition of Sri Lanka. ...
 Arugam Point at the Arugam Bay beach The place located in south east of the country 116 km from Colombo is a fine beach near associated with fishing villages. It has been identified as the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and 4th best in south east Asia. It also comes with the ten best surfing beaches in the world. Wide sandy beaches and lagoons associated with neighbouring Kumana bird sactuary are added values for visitores going to Arugam bay. Lahugal National Park are Yala East National Park are also located within 10-30 km radious from Arugambay cetere. Magul Maha Viharaya (buddhist temple), Kudumbigala Temple (Buddhist temple),Shastrwela Buddhist Temple, Okanda Hindu Temple are some of places with heritage values. In addition to beaches, wildlife, culture heritage and nature places of interest make Arugambay a unique tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. There is no LTTE threat in and around Arugam bay. Children on a back street of Arugam Bay The point of Arugam Bay seen from the south along the beach by Crocodile Rock Main Street of Arugam bay shortly after the 2004 tsunami. ...
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Nelaveli The place located in east of the country 120km from Colombo and 14km from Trincomalee. The natural habour and beach is one of finest in world. Trincomalee District Map Trincomalee (Tamil: (Thirukonamalai, hist: Sirigonakanda); Sinhala: (Thirikunamalaya)) is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, about 110 miles northeast of Kandy. ...
 Sacred city of Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 116 km from Colombo , Kandy is famous for Temple of Tooth which holds the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, which is a world Heritage site. The Esala Perahera , a 10 day parade comprising dancers, drummers and decorated elephants is the main tourist attraction. , For other uses, see Kandy (disambiguation). ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 513 KB) KANDY TO BERMUDA Description Le temple de la Dent à Kandy au Sri Lanka Der Zahntempel in Kandy (Sri Lanka): Hier wird ein Zahn aufbewahrt, der gemäß der Überlieferung ein rechter Backenzahn des Buddha ist. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 513 KB) KANDY TO BERMUDA Description Le temple de la Dent à Kandy au Sri Lanka Der Zahntempel in Kandy (Sri Lanka): Hier wird ein Zahn aufbewahrt, der gemäß der Überlieferung ein rechter Backenzahn des Buddha ist. ...
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World Heritage Sites Anuradhapura, ( in Sinhala), is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. ...
Sigiriya is an archeological site in Central Sri Lanka. ...
The second most ancient of Sri Lankas kingdoms, Polonnaruwa was first declared the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE to reunite the country once more under a local leader. ...
Seated Buddha statue at Dambulla cave temple Dambulla Cave Temple (also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla) is a world heritage site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. ...
The Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. ...
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. ...
Galle fort was built by the Dutch during the 17th centuary. ...
National Parks and Reserves Sri Lanka has over 20 national parks and reserves, which are home to large variety of species such as elephants, leopards, bears, crocodiles and many reptiles and amphibians. The diversity of the animals attracts tourists into these national parks.[3] The beach and a rock outcrop at Yala Yala National Park, in Ruhuna is an important national park on the south east coast of Sri Lanka. ...
The beach and a rock outcrop at Yala Yala National Park, in Ruhuna is an important national park on the south east coast of Sri Lanka. ...
Uda Walawe National Park is an important national park in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. ...
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. ...
Minneriya is famous for two things , for the great Minneriya lake build by King Mahasen and for the Minneriya wildlife sanctuary which is a hot spot for safari lovers because of the abandons of Elephants. ...
Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the highlands of Sri Lanka. ...
Precious stone mining -
 Ratnapura where the city of famous Sri pada mountain located is the center of precious stone mining The precious stones such as rubies and sapphires frequently found in Ratnapura and its surrounding areas also a major tourist attraction in the country[4]. The tourists are interested in precious stones also can visit Sri pada mountain, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Uda Walawe National Park and Kitulgala (place of "The Bridge on the River Kwai" was filmed). There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...
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Ratnapura (රà¶à·Šà¶±à¶´à·”ර in Sinhala; இரதà¯à®¤à®¿à®©à®ªà¯à®°à®¿ in Tamil) (City of Gems in Sinhala & Tamil) is the name of the provincial capital of Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka and the district in which the town is situated. ...
Sri Pada, also known as Adams Peak or Adams Mount, is a 2,243 metre (7,360 feet) tall, conical, mountain located in central Sri Lanka. ...
Ruby is a red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum in which the color is caused mainly by chromium. ...
Sapphire is the single crystal form of aluminium oxide (Al2O3). ...
Ratnapura (රà¶à·Šà¶±à¶´à·”ර in Sinhala; இரதà¯à®¤à®¿à®©à®ªà¯à®°à®¿ in Tamil) (City of Gems in Sinhala & Tamil) is the name of the provincial capital of Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka and the district in which the town is situated. ...
Sri Pada, also known as Adams Peak or Adams Mount, is a 2,243 metre (7,360 feet) tall, conical, mountain located in central Sri Lanka. ...
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. ...
Uda Walawe National Park is an important national park in the south of Sri Lanka. ...
View of the river Kitugala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. ...
The Bridge on the River Kwai is an Academy Award-winning 1957 World War II war film based on the novel Le Pont de la Rivière Kwaï by French writer Pierre Boulle. ...
Tourism in Colombo
 The historical "Cargills & Millers" building The historical city of Colombo is considered as the "Commercial capitol of Sri Lanka" which attracts many tourists from Asian region to visit for businesses. Image File history File links Millers. ...
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Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area - City 37. ...
The name Colombo, first introduced by the Portuguese in 1505, was derived from the classical Sinhalese name Kolon thota, meaning "port on the river Kelani".[5]As in history the city was the main business center in South Asia for Portuguese, Dutch and British rulers since 1505 to 1948. Any one who visits the city can see many old buildings built by the colonials and the exterior is still maintaining as earlier. a resource to look at current viewpoints Categories: Indo-Aryan languages | Languages of Sri Lanka | Wikipedia cleanup | Language stubs ...
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The majority of Sri Lankan businesses have their head offices in Colombo, such as the industries like chemicals, textiles, glass, cement, leather goods, furniture, jewelry and also travel trade. South Asia's second tallest building - The World Trade Center, which is a 40 story Twin Tower complex is the centre of important commercial establishments situated in the city's nerve center. The under construction Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the worlds current tallest freestanding structure on land, rising 585. ...
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The Leading hotels There are several five star hotels and international chain hotels like Hilton Hotels situated in the main city Colombo and outside also. Entrance of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California Beverly Hilton Hotel viewed from Wilshire Boulvard Hilton is a brand of the Hilton Hotels Corporation, based in Beverly Hills, California. ...
Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area - City 37. ...
The five star hotels situated in Colombo are Cinnamon Grand (Formerly known as Hotel Oberio & Colombo Plaza), Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo, Hilton Colombo, Hilton International, Holiday Inn, Hotel Galadari, Taj Samudra and Trans Asia Hotel.
The five star hotels outside Colombo as Earl's Regency - Kandy, Eden Hotel - Beruwala, Kandalama Hotel - Dambulla, Light House Hotel - Galle, Mahaweli Reach Hotel - Katugastota (Kandy), Taj Exotica - Bentota, test update - Ahangama and Triton Hotel - Ahungalle. , For other uses, see Kandy (disambiguation). ...
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Also there are many four star and three star hotels situated around the country.
Security Threats to Tourism The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake Tsunami, the ongoing civil war and travel advisory scare has resulted in tourism plummeting by up to 40 % [4][5]. The present government has attempted to take necessary security measures to protect the Colombo International Airport from LTTE militant air crafts. However this has not prevented major airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Ethihad airlines from suspending flights or pulling out of Sri Lanka altogether [6]. In 2007, LTTE militants have vowed to cripple Sri Lanka's economy by targeting both economical and military targets [7]. The LTTE has executed surprise commando attacks on tourist towns including Yala national park and scared city of Anurdhapura preempting the winter tourist season. This has led to further drops in tourism [8] Previous targets include LTTE's attack on the tourist town of Kandy, including the site of the Dalada Maligawa in 1998 and the Katunayake International airport in 2001 and 2007. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake,[1] was a great undersea earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC (07:58:53 local time) December 26, 2004 with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. ...
For other uses, see Tsunami (disambiguation). ...
Combatants Military of Sri Lanka Indian Peace Keeping Force Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Commanders Junius Richard Jayawardene (1983-89) Ranasinghe Premadasa (1989-93) Dingiri Banda Wijetunge (1993-94) Chandrika Kumaratunga (1994-2005) Mahinda Rajapaksa (2005-present) Velupillai Prabhakaran (1983-present) Strength 111,000[1] 11,000[1] The Sri...
Bandaranaike International Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI) is Sri Lankas only international airport. ...
LTTE is an acronym or initialism for: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Known for their guerilla warfare forcibly killing every other independent groups aiming for seperate state. ...
LTTE is an acronym or initialism for: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Known for their guerilla warfare forcibly killing every other independent groups aiming for seperate state. ...
References - ^ Sri Lanka tourism revives slowly, International Herald Tribune
- ^ A war strange as fiction, The Economist
- ^ travel Sri Lanka-Page, Travel Sri Lanka
- ^ "Gem Mining", National Geographic Society, 16 January 2008.
- ^ "Colombo - then and now", Padma Edirisinghe, The Sunday Observer, 14 February 2004.
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2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...
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