Small, but cozy, with a magical nature, the state. The tropical atmosphere evokes an adventurous mood and is reminiscent of the famous fairy tale "Mowgli". The climate here is tropical with a high percentage of humidity. Therefore, not every tourist will be comfortable here. It is recommended to visit a doctor before the trip if you have diseases of the vascular system or heart.
Sri Lanka on the world map
Sri Lanka is an island nation located in South Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Ceylon is located east of the southern point of Hindustan and is separated by the Strait of Polk and the Gulf of Mannar. The island's closest neighbors are India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and the Maldives.
Sri Lanka has become a popular tourist destination relatively recently, as the specific climatic conditions of South Asia, a long flight are not suitable for everyone. But for those who are allowed he alth and opportunities, it is worth visiting here at least once in a lifetime. Against the backdrop of exotic nature, an excellent beach holiday is arranged. Warm, caressing the Indian Ocean, golden sand is just a dream for every tourist.
Becausethe bulk of the local population professes Buddhism, here you can find a huge number of Buddhist temples.
Flag: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has beautiful emblems of power and state. The flag depicts a golden lion, and 2/3 of the canvas is occupied by a red field. Noteworthy is the image of paypul sheets at the corners of the red canvas. Paypul is a sacred tree in Buddhism. Red is not the only color of the canvas. Two vertical stripes of orange and green decorate the flag.
Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948 and was called Ceylon. In the same year, the flag of Kandy (the ancient kingdom) was adopted, which featured the Sinhalese lion. The flag has changed several times. Sri Lanka was under British rule for a long time. The flag of Kandy was used until 1815. In the XV-XVI centuries, the rulers of Ceylon used a red flag, which depicted a golden Singh (lion) with a sword in its right paw. The image of a Singh is associated with the name of the people of the island. There is a legend according to which Prince Singhat strengthened the Sinhalese dynasty in the 1st century BC. e. and expanded his influence.
In 1517, the Portuguese naval forces captured the port of Sri Lanka - Colombo. They built a well-fortified fortress, and in 1720 the coat of arms of the city appeared. The coat of arms depicted a war elephant with crossed arms.
In 1951, changes were made - stripes of green and orange were added. Ceylon was renamed Sri Lanka in 1972 and fig tree leaves (paipula) were added to the flag.
Another character
The coat of arms of Sri Lanka consists of the following elements:
- A lion holding a sword in its paw.
- The wheel of dharma, which symbolizes the commonwe alth of nations.
- Buddhist bowl symbolizing the main religion of the country.
- Circles that represent the sun and moon.
The identity of the country is displayed by the coat of arms and the flag. Sri Lanka is a virgin ecological corner. One gets the impression that here in places no human foot has set foot. In addition to the rich animal world, there are amazing exotic fruits. This country is a tropical paradise, where it is quiet and calm, where you can feel free without worrying about anything.
