"Sri Lanka" the name rolls off the tongue like a waterfall tumbling from lush mountain slopes. it has the rhythm of primitive drumbeat and the refinement of a cup of fine tea, the sparkle of a sapphire and the spice of a savory curry. Like the land itself, the name is as colorful as a market bazaar, as mysterious as a Buddhist chant, as awesome as a skewered fire-walker.
Here is a nation where the full gamut of history can be surveyed in a single day's journey. Primeval jungles teem with wild leopards and elephants. Wondrous ruins testify to great civilizations of ages past. Vast rural stretches reveal a diverse race of people whose dedication to the land is exceeded only by their devotion to their varied religions. Modern beach resorts, meanwhile, offer visitors unspoiled sands and 20th century luxury.
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