Asians knew
it as Lanka. Arabs and Westerners who came to the country in
search of jewels and spices knew it as Taprobane, Zeilan,
Serendib and Ceylon. The romantics call it "The Pearl of the
Indian Ocean" or "The Teardrop of India". Sri Lanka is a
country rich with culture, scenic beauty, natural
environment, 2500 years of written history, and the abundant
ruins and archaeological artifacts. The next few clicks will
take you to few places in this wonderful country.
Asians knew
it as Lanka. Arabs and Westerners who came to the country in
search of jewels and spices knew it as Taprobane, Zeilan,
Serendib and Ceylon. The romantics call it "The Pearl of the
Indian Ocean" or "The Teardrop of India". Sri Lanka is a
country rich with culture, scenic beauty, natural
environment, 2500 years of written history, and the abundant
ruins and archaeological artifacts. The next few clicks will
take you to few places in this wonderful country.
