Veddha people

The Veddha were the earliest people known to have inhabited Sri Lanka. Small villages in the rainforest are still home to the Veddha people who account for one percent of the population.

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luxury trip to Sri Lanka

September 10th 2002
Even for me, am-student-have-no-money, a trip to Sri Lanka was a totally luxury treat for just a few pounds a day. To have my own driver and stay in 5 stars hotel... True paradise with azure seas, sandy beaches, green hills, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, a riot of flowers and fruits, coconut groves, spice gardens, tea estates, … great food, 5 o'clock tea, ayurveda massage, sea, sun... ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka

The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more

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