Sri Lanka: The pearl of the Indian Ocean

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Before 1972, the name of Sri Lanka was Ceylon. Sri Lanka is the pear-shaped island and similar to the shape of tears, so it has the nickname "a drop of tears in the Indian Ocean." The country is filled with natural treasures in the Indian Ocean.

Sri Lanka's ancient city, rich natural heritage and unique and fascinating culture attract tourists to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka's economy is dominated by the export of precious stones and agriculture, with major agricultural exports such as rice, rubber, coconut, coffee and other crops. While the country's most famous export product is Ceylon black tea. Sri Lanka is one of the world's three major tea producers, so its domestic economy is greatly affected by the situation of tea production.

The scene of Sri Lanka. /VCG Photo

Sri Lankans are picking tea. /VCG Photo

The scene of Sri Lanka. /VCG Photo

The tea of Sri Lanka. /VCG Photo

A herd of elephant in Sri Lanka. /VCG Photo

Sri Lanka's geographic location and deep harbors made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road through to the modern Maritime Silk Road.

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