SRI LANKA- Indian Ocean pearls. The country of absolute exotics is the small island in the Indian Ocean. Of the 130 world historical values protected by the Union, seven are located on this remarkable island. Sri Lanka is an ancient country with a rich history and deep traditions, a world centre of Buddhism with great monuments of this world religion. Thanks to the deep infiltration of Buddhism into the world view of the islanders, there is an atmosphere of untold peace. The Philosophy of Religion is completely outstripping people's lives. The arts and inspiration of established temples, treasures, monasteries, statues and the Semily Divines have so far preserved the spirit of reading and secrecy, and the reservoirs and irrigation systems built by human hands many years ago now surpass modern technical devices. But not only does the historical legacy form an exotic. Sri Lanka is located only 800 kilometres from Equator and has all tropical island wealth. As the Tanzanians themselves say, they only know three colors - the blue sky and the ocean, the gold-beared tone of the beach and the buoyant green of the tropical flora. And, indeed, the beauty of Sri Lanka ' s landscapes can affect even the appearance of sight. Particularly beautiful is the infinite tea plantations - pride and world knowledge of the island. The world is also aware of the traditional pancakes, exotic fruits, self-coloured, batical and, of course, the warmth of friendly owners of the island.
Geographical status:The island State in the Indian Ocean, near the southern coast of India, from which the island is separated by the Manar and Pulk Straits. Total 65,600 square kilometres.
Climate: Tropical climate. On the plain part of the country, the mean temperature +29-31 C in the mountain +16 - 24 C. High humidity is about 75%. For the Musson blowing from May to September (south-west) and from September to April (north), the main rainfall is facilitated. From November to the end of April, the most favourable rest time.
Political status: Democratic Socialist Republic. She goes into the Commonwealth. The Head of State and Government is the President. The legislature is the Parliament.
Capital: Colombo is de facto, Sri Jaya Wardenapura (Jaywardenapura-Kotte) administrative.
Population: Total population 15 million. Ethnically, the country is a multi-ethnic country, and the population consists of Singapores, Tamils, Burgers (the flow of Portuguese and Dutch) and Mavrov (the flow of Arab merchants).
Language: State language - Singali. English and Tamil are also aligned with the State.
Religion: The main religion is Buddhism, but there are also Hinduism, Christianity and Islam.
Time: Time is three hours ahead of Kiev.
Money: Sri Lanka ' s cash unit is rupee, which is 100 cents. Exchange rate approximately $1 = 70-80 rupees. It would be better to exchange money on arrival at the airport and keep the check so that, when departed, the unutilized amount could be checked against the purchase rate. Money can also be changed in the hotel and in the banks (from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the budney).
Kitchen: The choices are offered by both the European and the national kitchen, the famous Rice attached to the Carrie is the most common food product. In addition, meat, fish and seafoods (prospect marine shrimp and lobsters), poultry, vegetables are present. Great and low-cost tropical fruits: pineapples, bananas (more than 200 classes), avocados, mango, papaya, oranges and coconut nuts. Local beverages are popular with arak and beer.
Transport: Transport is left-handed. Roads with good coating, but narrow. Most of the roads run in the mountains. Traffic regulations and pedestrians are not sufficiently followed
Okay. It is therefore recommended to rent a car with the driver. The cost of travel is approximately $0.3 per km. For personal travel, you can rent a car. Rental of a car of $20 a day. The location of the nearest car rental agency you can find from the port. However, for your safety, we recommend the use of a chauffeur or a taxi.
Magazine: Drague stones (especially local sapphires), buy jewellery from specialized stores, requiring a check or certificate. Cylon tea, specialties, people ' s fisheries: masks, bats, leather products are also known worldwide. In urban areas, low-cost textiles can also be bought. Markets, private stores, etc. can sell prices. You can lower the price by 30% relative to the initial. However, this is unacceptable in public stores, supermarkets, shopping centres and DUTY FREE stores. The mags work from 10,000 to 22.00. Markets, private stores, etc. can sell prices. You can lower the price by 30% relative to the initial.
Excursions: A review tour of Colombo with a visit to the Buddhist monastery, the Hindu Temple, the Folklore Center, a visit to the zoo where you can see elephants and other animals in Sri Lanka.
A trip to Pinnavel, a parlor of elephants with 60 elephants, of which 15 are children. The best time for a visit to the precinct is 9 a.m., when it is possible to observe the feeding of children from the bottle and to attend the river bank during the bathing of elephants.
Survey tours on Candy, an ancient capital of Sri Lanka, visiting the Temple of the Holy Zuba Buddha, visiting and reviewing national coal dances
An excursion to the Botanical Garden of Peradnia, which was enriched by another King of Singapore, a trip to Sad SWAT, an Hindu temple.
Tour of Polonauva. On your way to Polonauva, you'll visit Syria. Sigria is a stone fortress, a beautiful treasure of world art. The bases of the mountain and on the mountains are the ruins of the royal palace of the V century, with great frescas on religious topics. Visit to the Buddhist temple of Dabulla, scattered in the rock (complex of 5 cave-chrams with numerous Buddha outlets).
The temple is on the mountain, the wooden, where the monkeys will be slaughtered.
Rules of conduct: It is not recommended to visit Buddhist or Hindu temples in shorts, wearing open shoulders and backs. Also at the entrance to the temple, you need to take off your shoes and head cleaners.
Notice: Of the 130 world ' s historical values protected by UNESCO, seven are located on this amazing island, which is not surprising, because according to the legends, the Ry Sad Adam and Eva, as well as many places related to the name of Buddha, are here. Hundreds of beaches and a unique underwater world place Sri Lanka in a number of major world sea resorts. Cultural - Pick Adams (2243) - Holy Mountain of Sri Lanka, rock with Buddha footprints, Zouba Temple in Candi (Budda) and Anuradoharapur (old Royal City XI in.), Bo (Budda) tree. Museums with historical exhibit collections - Colombo, Candy, Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Halle, Trincomale. Colombo - Fort (old city), Presidential Palace, Yami-ul-Affah Mosque, State University, Buddhist University of Vidylancar, National Museum, Art Gallery. Kandy: Royal Botanical Garden, Palace of the Last King of Candy, Pinnavel Pythomics (45 minutes from Candy). Half-Narruva: royal palace with huge Buddha statues. Anuradhapura (old royal city of the eleventh century): The Buddhist relic of Ruvanvelisa Dagoba is a huge ark. The Lion Mountain is a giant monolith with a fortress on the top. You can see an unusual sight in Dehiva like a elephant dance. The national parks in Yale (Ruhun), Wilpattu, Gal Oi are the most beautiful preserves in which all living conditions are preserved. Kandy's close is a big botanical garden. And, of course, famous tea plantations and tea factories all over the island, each of which is a small ethnographic open museum.
Visitors:
1 January,
4 February,
A passionate Friday,
Monday,
1 and 22 May,
30 June,
9 August,
December 25 and 26th.
