For a small island, Sri Lanka has many nicknames: Serendib, Ceylon, Teardrop of India, Resplendent Isle, Island of Dharma, Pearl of the Orient... This colourful collection reveals its richness and beauty, and the intensity of the affection it evokes in its visitors. The entire island is teeming with bird life, and exotics like elephants and leopards are not uncommon. To top it all off, the people are friendly, the food is delicious and prices are very reasonable. Sri Lanka does beaches in style, and the coastal stretch south of the capital Colombo presents a sandy expanse into infinity, relax, dive or snorkel, the choice is yours.

Capital City = Sri Lanka
Time Zone = Colombo
Currency = Sri Lankan Rupee
Official Language = Rupee