The geography of Sri Lanka can roughly be divided into three zones based on elevation: the central highlands, the plains, and the coastal belt. The central highlands are considered to be the “heart of the country”. The highest mountains in Sri Lanka are found here.
The plains of Sri Lanka are made up of several plains between 30-200m (98-656ft) above sea level. The plains meet the central highlands in the southeast where the mountain ranges appear abruptly like a large wall. To the east and north, the plains are flat.
The coastal belt surrounds this island and is approximately 30m (98ft) above sea level. Much of the coast of Sri Lanka is made up of beautiful sandy beaches.
Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020)and the Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long-established groups include the Moors, the Burghers, the Malays, the Chinese, and the indigenous Vedda.SriLanka is politically and administratively divided into 9 provinces and 25 districts
Sri Lankan culture is internationally associated with cricket, a distinct cuisine, an indigenous holistic medicine practice, religious iconography such as the Buddhist flag, and exports such as tea, cinnamon, and gemstones, as well as a robust tourism industry.
The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily centered around the export of tea, coffee, clothes, rubber, and coconuts. In recent years, tourism has become an increasingly important source of income. More and more tourists are discovering the beauty of the island.
Sri Lanka has inherited an environment that claims an extremely beautiful and precious natural beauty. Almost every plant that grows in the country, which is full of various plant resources, has medicinal properties that can treat many diseases. Hence, ancient Hela medicine was completely dependent on these herbs. People are used to those medicines. Our old houses still have a local Beth Heth box.
Rice and curry is a dish the national dish of the country. Sri Lankan rice and curry consist of steaming hot, fluffy rice (samba or kakulu varieties) that is served with a variety of side dishes commonly called curries. There are typically at least three (ideally five) different curries served along with the rice, one of which is usually based on fish or meat, and the other two are based on vegetables. Common accompaniments to rice and curry include sambol (a Sri Lankan relish), a gravy or hodda with spices and coconut milk, mallum (chopped leaves with coconut), and fried crispy foods such as papadams.Tea is also an important beverage throughout the country, and Sri Lanka is known for producing some of the world's finest tea.
Also In the past, one of the main reasons why Sri Lanka became popular among Western nations was the spice. Sri Lanka was engaged in the spice trade with Greece, Rome, and Arab states in the early days of the trade. Even today, about 56% of Sri Lanka's agro-industrial exports are accounted for by spices and related oils.
Spices enhance the taste, color, and shelf life of food. Since ancient times, Sri Lankans have used spices as a way of flavoring their food. Depending on the climatic conditions in different parts of Sri Lanka, you can see the cultivation of spices unique to those parts.
