Srilanka Tourism25

sri lanka (formerly ceylon) is an island nation south of india in the indian ocean. its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. it’s famed for its ancient buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. the city of anuradhapura, sri lanka's ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years. tourism in sri lanka is growing rapidly[1]. for centuries, sri lanka has been a popular place of attraction for foreign travelers. the chinese traveler fa-hien arrived in sri lanka in the late 4th century. in the twelfth century, italian explorer marco polo claimed that sri lanka to be the "best island of its size in the world. the government initiatives in development of tourism date back to 1937 when the ceylon tourist bureau was established.[5] however, it was closed down in september 1939 due to world war ii. after sri lanka's independence the promotion of tourism was again considered by