Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia with an area of more than 65.5 thousand square kilometers. Until 1972, the country was called Ceylon, Sri Lanka sounds like "blessed land" in Sanskrit. According to the latest data, over 21 million people live here.
The country is famous for its historical and natural attractions, tea, seafood, and beach holidays. Sri Lanka has been dubbed a surfer's paradise, a cozy place to spend the winter in warmer climes. The climate is subequatorial, monsoon. When planning a trip, keep in mind that the dry season lasts from November to February, and then the rainy season starts.
The locals are friendly to travelers. They celebrate every full moon, but this does not affect the operation of shops, cafes and restaurants. Independence Day, New Year, Easter, Labor Day and Christmas are widely celebrated in the country. In addition to surfing, yoga on the beach, rafting, safari in national parks, hiking, swimming and snorkeling with turtles, sailing and dancing in nightclubs are popular.