10 Facts you didn’t know about Sri Lanka
Find out some amazing quick facts about stunning Sri Lanka that will have you wanting to know more
Anyone who’s ever done any research into Sri Lanka will know it’s a beautifully diverse country. Complete with idyllic beaches and lush jungle meeting rolling hills. There really is so much to this stunning land.
We thought that whilst we’ve all got a little more time on our hands we’d give you the 411 on stunning Sri Lanka.
Why not check out these amazing facts now and find out just jaw-dropping the country is. Then, when this all blows over you’ll be perfectly educated to take a trip to the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
How many of these have you heard?
Tea-sy does it!
Sri Lanka is one of the world's leading producers of tea.
In fact, one million of the country's 22 million population are employed in the industry
No signs of flagging
The Sri Lankan flag...
is the oldest flag in the world
That's the tooth!
McKay Savage | Filckr
One of the ancient temples in Sri Lanka is home to Buddha's tooth!
Hafeez Issadeen | Flickr
The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy houses the ancient relic. Locals celebrate it every summer at the Festival of the Tooth
Miles of Mammals
Sri Lanka is home to 123 species of mammal
Plus, 227 species of birds, 178 species of reptiles and 122 species of amphibians
Whale of a time
Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world for whale watching
Both Blue and Sperm whales head to Trincomalee port to mate
Don't cry for me
It is nicknamed the Teardrop of India
Due to the shape of the country and its proximity India
Absolute ballers
The national sport of the country is...
Volleyball!
Opposite land
In Sri Lanka shaking your head means 'yes'
The 'waggle' may not actually mean 'yes' but it is generally deemed as a positive response
Wood you believe it!
Sri Lanka is home to the world's oldest man-planted tree
Grown from a cutting brought from Bodh Gaya in India, it is said to be a piece of the tree under which Lord Buddha found enlightenment
Little Britain
There's a Tudor-style town in the hills
Nuwara Eliya used to be a favourite holiday retreat of the British upper class
