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Sri Lanka, the beautiful perl of of the Indian Ocean is my island home. Situated just above the equator the country is blessed with sunny weather throught the year. Sri Lanka proudly boasts a variety of flora fauna that can be found in the divese country side ranging from the luscious rain forests, clear beaches to misty mountains. Sri Lanka is 65,610 square kilometres in size and has a population of approximately 18.5 million people. Sri Lanka has a rich recent history extending to over 2500 years that has created a unique and hospitable culture.

Throughtout history Sri Lanka has been known by names such as Serendib, Ceylon,Island of Dharma, Resplendent Isle, Teardrop of India, Pearl of the Orient and many more, all of which is evidence of the richness and beauty of this colorfull tropical paradise.

Unfortunately Sri Lanka has recently been plagued by a on going civil war that has wrecked serious damage to the countries economy and image as a tourist haven. Luckily most of the violence is limited to the North of the country, leaving much of the country safe to the tired tourist or the experienced explorer.

Sri Lanka is the only haven of Traditional Theravada Buddhism. The buddhist influence has led to the creation of many magnificant atistic and architectural creations and has shaped the life styles of the people.

PICTURES

SCENARY

A sunset in a beach A seascape with a beatiful sky An ariel view of Paddy fields The sunset amang dagabas The sunset amang dagabas

Wild Life

DAGABAS AND STUPAS (HISTORIC)

Dalada Maligawa ( The Temple of the Tooth ) Dalada Maligawa and Kandy Lake Ruwanweli saya - Traditional Shape of a Dagaba Two Stupas Kelaniya Temple - Traditional Shape of a Dagaba Watadagaya - Polonnaruwa Watadagaya - Polonnaruwa

FIGURES

Statue of Parakramabahu Guard Stone at Thuparama, in Anuradhapura Isurumuni Lovers - Anuradhapura Isurumyniya Temple The Sigiriya Frescoes - The wall paintings in Sigiriya

STATUES OF BUDDHA

Seated Statue at Gal VIhara Polonnaruwa Lying Statue at Gal VIhara Polonnaruwa Lying Statue at Gal VIhara Polonnaruwa Statue of Aukana Buddha, Anuradhapura Statues at Dambulla Cave Temple Statue at Maligawila - carved from a single stone - 34 feet tall

PEOPLE

A vesak lantern The Diyawadana Nilame carrying the tooth relic in a golden casket Two Bullock Carts, the traditonal method of transport

LINKS TO OTHER SITES ABOUT SRI LANKA
CREDITS : Some of the pictures I have displayed have been taken from some of the folloowing sites.