Sri Lanka

Key Facts About Sri Lanka

• •Sri Lanka is known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' for its natural beauty.
• •The island has been a major tea producer since the British colonial period.
• •Sri Lanka has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the ancient cities of Sigiriya and Anuradhapura.
• •The country has one of the highest literacy rates in South Asia.
• •Sri Lanka's Adam's Peak is a sacred pilgrimage site for multiple religions.

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