Sri Lanka is an island Nation south of India presents in the Indian Ocean and is really an important destination on a global tourism stage being visited by guests throughout the year. The island is made up of diverse landscapes and ranges from rainforest to plains along with highlands and sandy beaches. There is definitely something in store for everyone and caters to the needs of various tourist sentiments. It is also famous for its ancient Buddhist ruins and includes a 5th Century citadel Sigiriya, whioch consists of many palace and frescoes. The ancient influenced city of Anuradhapura also has many ruins which date back to more than 2000 years.
The culture of Sri Lanka is mixed with modern elements and traditional aspects which creates its regional diversity. The culture of Sri Lanka is hugely influenced by the heritage of Theravada Buddhism which has been passed on from India and the religion’s legacy is particularly in its southern and central regions. There are also a variety of religions like the Theravada Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians (majorly Roman Catholic).