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1. Sri Lanka, one of most beautiful islands in the world, was known as

Ceylon before 1972. It is also known as 'Pearl of Indian Ocean' and

'teardrop of India' due to its shape. This country has a reference in

great Hindu epic 'Ramayana'. It is believed to be the kingdom of Ravana

and was known as 'Lanka'.

2. Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike was the first female prime

minister when she was elected from Sri Lanka. She served as prime

minister of Ceylon and Sri Lanka three times, 1960–65, 1970–77 and

1994–2000.

3.Interesting facts about Sri Lanka Flag:

The national flag of Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the oldest flag

in the World. This is the only flag in the world that recognizes different

religions.

- Lion represents Sinhalese people of the island.

- Bo-leaves at the four corners represent Buddhism. These four leaves

stand for four virtues - Kindness, Friendliness, Happiness and

Equanimity

- Orange vertical stripe represents Hindu and Green vertical stripe

represents Muslim

4. Hydroelectricity is the oldest and most dependant source of

electricity generation in Sri Lanka

5. Sri Lanka has highest literacy rate in whole South Asia, 98.1%

according to 2010 census (97.7% Male and 98.6% Female). There are

eleven universities in Sri Lanka.

6. Adam’s peak is the most sacred mountain in the country. There is a

believe that the footprint on this peak is of Buddha for Buddhist, Shiva

for Hindu and Adam for Muslims and Christians.

7. Facts about Sri Lanka animals:

Though Sri Lanka is famous for Asian Elephant, Lion is the national

animal.

Sri Lanka maintains an elephant orphanage and breeding ground at

Pinnawala village, mostly for Asian elephants.

8. Sri Lanka is one of the World’s leading tea exporter countries,

famous Ceylon tea. Tea production is one of the main sources of

foreign exchange and share 2% of GDP.

9. Sri Lankan nods their heads up and down to say Yes, rather than side

by side. It looks like they are saying NO.

10. Interesting facts about Sri Lankan food:

- Coconut is one of the main ingredients used in Sri Lankan food.

- Spice Cinnamon was originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by

Egyptians.

- The most common meal in Sri Lanka is spicy curry with rice and a side

dish of vegetables

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