A small but cozy state with a magical nature. The tropical atmosphere evokes an adventure mood and resembles 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 traveling if there are diseases of the vascular system or heart.
Sri Lanka on a world map
Sri Lanka is an island state located in South Asia and is washed by the waters of 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 closest neighbors of the island are India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and the Maldives.
Sri Lanka has become a popular tourist destination relatively recently, since the specific climatic conditions of South Asia and a long flight are not suitable for everyone. But those who are allowed to have health and opportunities should visit here at least once in their life. Against the background of exotic nature, an excellent beach vacation is arranged. Warm, caressing the Indian Ocean, golden sand - just a dream for every tourist.
Since the 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 a red field. Noteworthy is the image of pipes in 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 colors adorn the flag.
Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948 and had the name Ceylon. In the same year, the flag of Kandy (the ancient kingdom) was adopted, which depicted the Sinhala lion. The flag changed several times. Sri Lanka has long been ruled by England. The Kandy flag 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 his right paw. The image of the Sinh is associated with the name of the people of the island. There is a legend according to which Prince Singhat strengthened the Sinhala dynasty in the 1st century BC. e. and expanded its influence.
In 1517, the naval forces of Portugal captured the port of Sri Lanka - Colombo. They built a well-fortified fortress, and in 1720 the emblem of the city appeared. The emblem depicted a fighting 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 trees (paypula) were added to the flag.
Different character
The coat of arms of Sri Lanka consists of the following elements:
- A lion that holds a sword in its paw.
- The wheel of dharma, which symbolizes the community of nations.
- Buddhist bowl symbolizing the main religion of the country.
- Circles that mean the sun and moon.
The identity of the country is displayed by a coat of arms and a flag. Sri Lanka is a virgin ecological corner. One gets the impression that in some places a person’s foot didn’t set foot here. In addition to the rich wildlife, 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.