Sri Lanka top 16 Fun Facts
#1.
Sri Lanka is nicknamed pearl of the Indian Ocean and teardrop of India
#2.
Sri Lanka has 123 species of mammals and 183 species of reptiles (such as elephants, leopards, and crocodiles)
#3.
The beaches of Mirissa and Trincomalee are perfect for anyone interested in spotting the mighty blue whale in the Indian Ocean.
#4.
It is the fourth largest tea producer and exporter in the world, with over 1 million of its 22 million people working for the tea industry.
#5.
Cinnamon was first found in Sri Lanka by the Egyptians in 2000 BC.
#6.
Tudor-style Nuwara Eliya Post Office is one of’s oldest post offices. It was inaugurated in 1894
#7.
Nuwara Eliya, a British-built town located in the hill country, is known for its temperate, cool climate. It used to be the favourite holiday retreat for the British elite.
#8.
Perched in the picturesque area of the southern hill Country, this holy peak has been a mecca for people of various beliefs in Sri Lanka for over a thousand years.
#9.
In Buddhism, the peak is known as Sri Pada, meaning sacred footprint, and is believed to have been left by the Buddha when he was going to paradise.
#10.
For Hindus, it is Lord Shiva’s footprint. When asking Christians and Muslims, they would say it is the footprint of Adam as he was banished from the Garden of Eden.
#11.
“Serendipity”, one of Britain’s favourite words, is derived from “Serendip”, the old name of Sri Lanka called by the Arabs and Persians.
#12
The flag of Sri Lanka, also known as Lion Flag, is considered one of the world’s oldest, dating back to 162 BC.
#13.
Sri Lankan flag is the only flag in the world to recognise different religious beliefs, with the Bo leaves representing Buddhism, orange standing for Hinduism, and green for Islam.
#14.
A sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha, brought from India in the 4th century CE, is still preserved in the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
#15.
In July 1960, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the leader of Sri Lanka Freedom Party, won the general election and became the first woman prime minister in the world.
#16.
Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate in South Asia.
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