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Sri Lanka

This is a land of wonder, mystique and ancient spirituality. A place where Buddha received enlightenment under the shade of the sacred Bo Tree. Civilizations dating back 1.7 million years inhabited this island of immense beauty. Golden shores, exotic fruit and spices, fascinating festivals with ornately decorated elephants and the lure of the deep blue sea and its underwater creatures. A southern Asian island in a class of its own, assuring a warm welcome to guests.

You will find attractions for most interests. Scuba diving, snorkelling, whale and dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, boat cruises and beach volleyball promise fun in the sun, relaxation and a summer 'glow'. Rid yourself of the rat-race stress by paragliding, ballooning, rock climbing, white water rafting, trekking, camping, mountain biking and canoeing. For those who are 'searching', study Buddhism and learn meditation near Kandy and make your pilgrimage through the land visiting the shrines, temples and statues. Nature lovers can visit the Bird Sanctuary, the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage or one of the wildlife parks, home to leopards, sloth bears, deer, langur and other interesting species. You can play a round of golf, watch a game of elephant polo, take a Ceylon Tea Tour and become inspired by the warm, hospitable Sri Lankans.

Visitors StatsVisitors Stats: The following chart tells you how many visitors have been to Sri Lanka in the last year and whether the number is up or down when compared to five years of statistics. The rank tells you how popular Sri Lanka is over all with tourists out of all 237 countries.
 
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Visitors:		 19,958 11,164 93,278 13,906
Trend: Up Up Up Up
Rank: 35/237 78/237 50/237 120/237
(This chart is based on five years of statistics gathered by the World Tourism Organization.)
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