It is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious country with a diverse and rich culture with a total population of 19 million. English is widely spoken and is studied as a compulsory secondary language in school. Sri Lanka's Per Capita GDP is presently US$ 900 - the highest in South Asia and the Literacy rate is 92% - the highest in South Asia and second highest in Asia.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Sri Lanka
"Sri Lanka has over the centuries been described as a tropical paradise. This is not surprising as it is a destination that has everything: sun, sea, sandy beaches, cool mountains, ancient stupas and lakes, forests teeming with wildlife, precious stones, magnificent archaeological sites and above all a friendly people. Combine this with well educated, English conversant people and a good tourist infrastructure, and it is not hard to see why it continues to enjoy being a popular tropical island destination". (Jetwing)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
History
WILD -LIFE HISTORY OF SRI LANKA
Throughout the long ages of Sri Lanka's history ,much of the island's natural richness has been allowed to exist unhampered by man's activities.It is a little known fact that Sri Lanka can boast of the world's first wildlife sanctuary,dating from the 3rd century B.C . Created by king Devanampiyathissa in whose reign Buddhism was introduced into Sri Lanka . Succeding kings continued to uphold the hallowed Buddhists precept of forbidding man to kill any from of life as is recorded on the many rook inscriptions found throughout the country .
The ancient kings also aware of the importance of forests . Large tracts termed "Thahanan Kalle"(forbidden forests)were set aside as reserves,and "Wanathas"(wild areas) were protected as pest control areas,watersheds etc. Some of these ancient reserves exist even today-e.g. : Udawattekelle reserve in kandy ,and Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve.
Throughout the long ages of Sri Lanka's history ,much of the island's natural richness has been allowed to exist unhampered by man's activities.It is a little known fact that Sri Lanka can boast of the world's first wildlife sanctuary,dating from the 3rd century B.C . Created by king Devanampiyathissa in whose reign Buddhism was introduced into Sri Lanka . Succeding kings continued to uphold the hallowed Buddhists precept of forbidding man to kill any from of life as is recorded on the many rook inscriptions found throughout the country .
The ancient kings also aware of the importance of forests . Large tracts termed "Thahanan Kalle"(forbidden forests)were set aside as reserves,and "Wanathas"(wild areas) were protected as pest control areas,watersheds etc. Some of these ancient reserves exist even today-e.g. : Udawattekelle reserve in kandy ,and Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Diversity Of Mammals In Sri Lanka
Of the 86 species of mammals , pride of place goes to the majestic elephant. Although rapid destruction of its habitat has depleted our elephant population .Sizable numbers can be seen in the Gal Oya ,Lahugala,Yala...National Parks.When we are talking about elephants we have to remember that the world most beautiful elephant species (sub-species) is this species who are endemic sub-species in Sri Lanka .
Extinction also threatens the island's biggest cat,the leopard.,although Wilpaththu National Park is justifiably proud of its leopard population .Also Yala National park is popular for leopards.
Extinction also threatens the island's biggest cat,the leopard.,although Wilpaththu National Park is justifiably proud of its leopard population .Also Yala National park is popular for leopards.
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