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    Fun Facts And Reasons To Visit Sri Lanka

    The Pearl of the Indian Ocean Being a small island, the country sure packs a punch when it comes to history, cultural backgrounds and places to see when travelling.

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    The Flag

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    The flag is uniquely designed, with the lion representing the majority of the religious groups in the country, being Buddhists, while the orange and green stripes are dedicated to the Hindus and Muslims respectively.

    The sites

    From mighty waterfalls to mountains, ancient temples and infinite beaches, Sri Lanka is a tiny paradise that has a lot in store for you!

    Women Power

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    Sri Lanka was the first ever country in the entire world to have a woman be elected to be the Prime Minister, and this happened back in 1960. Sirimavo Bandaranayake was this wonder woman’s name.

    Heritage for the win

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    Sri Lanka is the proud home of not just one or two, but eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and most of these sites are scattered about the island, be it Kandy or close to a Kalutara resort the likes of AVANI Kalutara Resort.

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