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Friday, March 09, 2012 - 5.44 GMT
Sri Lanka: A wild mix of ancient and modern Asia

 
Sri Lanka, the Island formerly known as Ceylon has shaken off colonial attitudes so spectacularly, forging its own identity as a racially diverse nation comprising Sinhalese, Tamils, Moors, Malays and many more communities, a feature article in Arab News said.

Sri Lanka is much more than just a tea producing country. It is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, boasting lush tropical rainforests, picturesque beaches, and historical sites containing striking remnants of its ancient and colonial heritage, the article added.

If you have two to three weeks to spare, you can see most of what Sri Lanka has to offer given its compact nature, the writer further said.

Read the full feature at: http://arabnews.com/variety/travel/article584107.ece





 
 
 
   
   
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