The Ancient Period About 2600 years ago ... Under British colonial rule, the economy of Sri Lanka was transformed to become a producer of agricultural products for foreign trade. Soon the economy was ...

Persian traders among them brought to Sri Lanka Christianity of the Nestorian sect. Persian traders who arrived in the island had settled down along the west coast around Mantai (present Mannar.) Some ...

Sri Lanka, an island that has stood as a strategic maritime crossroad for millennia, now finds itself at the cusp of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the chance to once again redefine its role in ...

Yet this crisis is about much more than tea: It has affected every sector of Sri Lanka’s agricultural economy, effectively paralyzing the smallholder farmers who produce much of Sri Lanka’s ...

Beyond its historical and cultural allure, Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The turquoise waters of Mirissa, Unawatuna, Tangalle and Pasikuda beaches are ideal for relaxation, while ...