Before you travel to Sri Lanka, it would be helpful to learn that the country was, for over two thousand years, ruled by local kingdoms. Parts of the country were then colonized by Portugal and the Netherlands in the 16th century after which it surrendered to the British Empire in 1815. Following several years of British rule, in the early 20th century, a nationalist political movement arose in the country which fought for political independence. This was eventually granted, following peaceful negotiations, 1948.

If you intend to travel to Sri Lanka, you may wish to be informed that the country was known as Ceylon prior to 1972. Sri Lanka is an island in South Asia, located around 31 kilometers off the southern coast of India and is popularly termed the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’.

Tourists or other visitors who travel to Sri Lanka will soon realize that owing to the country’s location in the path of main sea routes, it has become a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia. Even in ancient times, those who travel to Sri Lanka for trade purposes found this a major convenience. The country is famous for is production and export of tea, coffer, rubber and coconuts.

However, you need to travel to Sri Lanka to experience its natural beauty comprising beaches, tropical forests, landscape which makes it a popular tourist destination.