Sri Lanka

This guide to Sri Lanka provides practical information on most aspects of travel, including health and safety advice, information on local cuisine, advice on customs and etiquette, historical and cultural information, and maps.

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43 maps, including a colour country map - top spots: romantic ruins, sun drenched beaches & jungle trails - full colour highlights section - special section on Sri Lankan cuisine - extensive, practical information about where to eat, sleep & play - Some of the main reasons visitors are attracted to Sri Lanka are the beaches (including surfing), culture, festivals and scenery. - Muslim traders knew of Sri Lanka as Serendib, from which was derived the word 'serendlpity' - making a happy and unexpected discovery by accident. - The jackfruit tree, common in Sri Lanka, bears fruit up to 30kg - the world's largest fruit.