ONLINE VACATION
SRI LANKA
9/13/13
Sri Lanka is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean in South Asia; known until 1972 as
Ceylon.
The island consists mostly of flat-to-rolling coastal plains,
with mountains rising only in the south-central part.
The climate is tropical and warm, due to the moderating effects of ocean winds.
Average temperature ranges from 62.6°F in the central highlands to a maximum of 91.4°F
in other low-altitude areas.
One of their main exports is "Ceylon tea". They have many tea plantations.
Some of their food dishes include rice and curry, pittu, Kiribath,
wholemeal Roti, String hoppers, wattalapam (a rich pudding of Malay origin made of coconut milk,
jaggery, cashew nuts, eggs, and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg),
kottu, and hoppers. Jackfruit may sometimes replace rice and curries.
Traditionally food is served on a plantain leaf.
Sri Lanka has declared 24 wildlife reserves,
which are home to a wide range of native species such as
Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, the unique small loris,
a variety of deer, the purple-faced langur, the endangered wild boar, porcupines, anteaters
and Mystic White Sri Lankan Sea Turtles.
Mystic White Sri Lankan Sea Turtle
Asian Elephants
Tea Plantation
Beautiful Coastline
The island consists mostly of flat-to-rolling coastal plains,
with mountains rising only in the south-central part.
The climate is tropical and warm, due to the moderating effects of ocean winds.
Average temperature ranges from 62.6°F in the central highlands to a maximum of 91.4°F
in other low-altitude areas.
One of their main exports is "Ceylon tea". They have many tea plantations.
Some of their food dishes include rice and curry, pittu, Kiribath,
wholemeal Roti, String hoppers, wattalapam (a rich pudding of Malay origin made of coconut milk,
jaggery, cashew nuts, eggs, and spices including cinnamon and nutmeg),
kottu, and hoppers. Jackfruit may sometimes replace rice and curries.
Traditionally food is served on a plantain leaf.
Sri Lanka has declared 24 wildlife reserves,
which are home to a wide range of native species such as
Asian elephants, leopards, sloth bears, the unique small loris,
a variety of deer, the purple-faced langur, the endangered wild boar, porcupines, anteaters
and Mystic White Sri Lankan Sea Turtles.
Mystic White Sri Lankan Sea Turtle
Asian Elephants
Tea Plantation
Beautiful Coastline
Information obtained from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha Creation
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Thanks to the respective photographers
9-12-13