Small droplets of tea in the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka on the map, but in reality it is a fairly large island at the southern tip of Indostan, extending for 435 km from north to south and 225 km from east to west.Sri Lanka is located in the tropics and protected mountain powerful array of cold northern winds.The flat coastal lines in the southern half of the island surrounded by beautiful hills with the highest point of 2,524 meters (Pidurutalagala).The northern part of the island is a vast plain, stretching from the mountains to the Jaffna peninsula.Many fast rivers originate in the mountains.The longest river (322 km), Mahaweli Ganga, which originates in the center-island joins the Indian Ocean in the Trincomalee district.

Sri Lanka-true kingdom tropical vivid rich colours, the famous waterfalls.The island rich in lush vegetation removed, but the area under the virgin rain forest in recent decades has dwindled.The whole world is aware of the traditional Sri Lankan spices, scented tea all varieties of exotic fruits, gems, Battle and, of course, the warmth friendly owners island.You have a wonderful opportunity to try Sri Lankan cuisine.Referring to the traditional dishes, it is impossible not to mention "curry" is a distinctive way cooked meat or vegetables with spices and rice.Ôîëüêëîðíàÿ ìóçûêà, ïåñíè, òàíöû, òåàòðàëüíûå ïðåäñòàâëåíèÿ ïîìîãóò Âàì îêóíóòüñÿ â äðåâíèå ìèñòè÷åñêèå ëåãåíäû è íàñëàäèòüñÿ ìàñòåðñòâîì ëàíêèéñêèõ àêòåðîâ.National parks and Vilpatu Inginyagala, and the enormous Dehivala zoo in the suburbs of Colombo are very popular among tourists.In Dehivala you see this unusual spectacle of dancing elephants.National Park is the noblest Yale sanctuary, which retains all of the terms of wildlife.Passing on the special roads through wilderness.You can see all the beautiful Sri Lankan landscape.You meet quiet herd elephants, leopards and mud streams deer.In addition, there are monkeys, buffalo, bear, and many birds such as golden finch, peacocks, storks and others.The private car or house, you can see unique scenes from the animal world.Sri Lanka with its unique nature, attracts many tourists.

Territory

Climate

Tropical.Warm and humid.The average air temperature in the plain-28C heat in the mountains - 21S heat.Humidity air-about 75%.Seasonal weather changes associated with the monsoon : the southwest monsoon (mid-May to September) brings rain to the southern, western and central part of the island; Northeast monsoon (November to March) brings rain to the north and east.

People

17.6 millionpeople.

Time

Winter time in Sri Lanka ahead at 3:00, and the summer at 2:00.

Language

State languages - Sinhala, Tamil and English.

Religion

The island of Sri Lanka was settled around 100 thousandyears ago and regularly attracted an increasing numbers of displaced persons, which in its small territory in the ancient skontsentrirovalos

National Features

There are no strict requirements for clothing, it is recommended to wear light cotton or linen clothing and a hat.The sun-less top.Out of respect for the holy sites to visit temples in clothing that covers the knees, shoulders and back, and in front of the temple must remove shoes and a hat.It is considered impolite photograph against the backdrop of the Buddha, to stand back.Do not take photographs in the capital Colombo, remove government offices, banks, as well as facilities for military purposes.

Money

Currency-Rupee = 100 cents.The exchange rate of approximately : 1 US $ = 70-80 rupees.Coins dignity are 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents, 1, 2 and 5 rupees.Bank dignity are 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees.Money better exchange of arrival at the airport and keep a check that the departure could exchange unspent amount at the rate of purchase.Money also can be changed at the hotel and at banks (from 9:00 patients : 00 on weekdays).

Mail and phone

Local and international-day.You can call from a hotel room, but the calls can be made with an international telephone or mail, will cost you much more cheaply.

The Central Hospital in Colombo : 696411, 696412
Police : 433,333

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Sri Lanka is known throughout the world for its gems : sapphires, rubies, topaz, etc.Gain Board of jewelry stores, demanding a check or a certificate.Also known worldwide tea tea, spices, handicrafts : masks, Battle, leather.The cities also can buy cheap textiles.At markets, in private shops, etc.You can bargain price.You can reduce the price by 30% for the primary.But it is not in the public stores, supermarkets, shopping malls and shops "DUTY FREE."Shops are from 10.00 to 22.00.

Kitchen

Traditional dishes of rice and curry.Most local dishes very acute, are all kinds of local spices.Some meat dishes are sweet.In most restaurants, hotels offer meals as local, and European cuisine.Sri Lanka country with a hot climate, do not have a suspect in the field.

Transportation

Traffic left.Roads paved with good, but narrow.Most of the roads lies in the mountainous terrain.Traffic and motorists and pedestrians are not well enough.It is therefore advisable to rent a car and driver.Fare-approximately $ 0.3 to 1 km.

Tipping

Tipping taken to porters - (1 $), a maid (on the last day of rest is from 2 to $ 5), taxi drivers (usually surrender), a waiter (10% of the bill) (approximately 5% if the fee is already included in the bill) and to employees who do you think you are well served.

Visa

Visa put on arrival at the island's airport.For tourists arriving for up to 30 days visa is not required.When escaping from the country's airport tax is paid 500 rupees (about US $ 7).

Customs regulations

Upon arrival to declare valuable equipment and jewellery as well as currency, if you bring in more than 5,000 USD.No fees are allowed to import 2 litres of spirits, 2 bottles (0.75 litres) of wine, 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars or 375 grams of tobacco) and a small amount of timber needed for personal use.To remove bought in Sri Lanka jewelry should receive the same amount.Allowed duty-free exports to 3 x kg of tea.The export antiques (over 100 years), as well as the flora and fauna without proper documentation.Prohibited the importation of drugs, medicines containing high doses of drugs and weapons.

The embassy of Russia

Russia embassy in Sri Lanka : 573555, 574959

Tips

Do not recommend drinking tap water, use water from plastic bottles bought in a shop or suggested in the minibar.Be careful in the early days in the sun.Try to be more first time in the shadows.Use the tools that protect your skin from deflagration.Wear a hat.If you had an accident, call for service insurance company to inform their insurance case.The visit to Sri Lanka inoculations are required.Recommended take antimalarial pills.

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