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Discover Sri Lanka's richhistory and culture in this Sky travel video overview
With ancient cities, mountains, rainforests, gardens and beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. It's a small island off the south-eastern coast of India with many different landscapes packed into it, all waiting to be explored.
The majority of people in Sri Lanka are Buddhists and, one of the best preserved cave temples in the country, the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is well worth a visit. The people living on the island are friendly and warm, and will just add to your holiday experience.
Sri Lanka is one of the finest producers of tea in the world and the food is also something to get excited about. Many home grown spices including, cinnamon, chillies and garlic are used to create mouth watering dishes.
There's a range of activities to experience including, hiking and trekking, safaris and ballooning, which allow you to appreciate this beautiful country. If you're feeling adventurous jet skiing, white water rafting and paragliding are also available.
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