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Capital: |
Colombo, approximately 35 kms from the
Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake |
Languages: |
Sinhala, English & Tamil |
Ethnic: |
The majority of the population are
Sinhalese at 74%, Tamil 18%, Muslims 7% and the remaining 1% are a mixture of Burghers and descendants of
Portuguese, Dutch and English colonists |
Religion: |
Buddhists 69%, Hindus 15%,
Christians 8% and Islam 8%. |
Main Exports: |
Tea, Rubber, Garments, Gemstones,
Coconuts and Textiles |
Climate: |
It is warm from March to June and cool
from November to February. The Southwest monsoon (May to June) affects the southern, western and central
areas. The northwest monsoon (December to January) affects the eastern and northern areas |
Electricity: |
240 volts, 50 cycle AC, a two round
pin adaptor is useful. |
Currency: |
Sri Lanka Rupee Bank notes are in
denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 and coins in Rupees 1, 2, 5 and cents 5, 10, 25, 50.
One USD equals approximately 100.00 Sri Lankan Rupees, at the current rate of exchange which is
volatile |
Temples: |
Visitors should be dressed modestly
and should remove footwear and hats before entering temples and places of worship |
Tipping: |
It is customary to tip at restaurants
and for porterage (approximately 10%). |
Time: |
4.5 hours ahead of GMT. During the
Summer season and 5.5 hours during the Winter season. |
Shopping: |
The world's finest tea and spices are
grown here. Precious stones, created batiks, hand carved silver trays, ornaments and Jewellery are the
island’s pride available at reasonable prices. Designer Label clothing are manufactured in Sri Lanka and
are re-exported to USA and Europe; the excess stock is out in the local market. Shopping in Sri Lanka is
value for money. |
Water: |
It is recommended to drink filtered
water, mineral water and aerated water which are available at all sales outlets |
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Seal Superyachts Asia in Sri Lanka |
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Super Yacht Inquiries |
Cruise Ship Inquires |
Seal Superyachts Asia (Sri Lanka) |
Tel: |
+ 60 49 551 544 |
+ 960 332 9240 / 331 0096 |
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Fax: |
+ 60 49 552 544 |
+ 960 332 9241 / 331 0129 |
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Mobile: |
+ 60 19 449 9422 |
+ 960 777 6884 |
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Seal Superyachts Asia has recently opened its
newest base of operations in Sri Lanka. Although at this time, very few Superyachts have ventured to
discover this island of irresistible charm, we feel that it is only inevitable that Sri Lanka will
establish itself as a well known destination for yachts voyaging through the Indian Ocean. Our aim is be
there at the very beginning, to help develop Sri Lanka in to a favorite stop off. After all, the
combination of the golden beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments, numerous wildlife reserves,
exquisite gem stones, highland tea plantations and a local cuisine of a thousand tastes has to be hard
to beat.
Sri Lanka - the pearl of the Indian Ocean is a beautiful tropical island covering an area
of 65,610 square kilometers (25,000 square miles), situated southeast of the Indian subcontinent and
880 Kilometers to the north of the Equator.
deeply embodied with a sense of pride in its traditions and heritage.