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Sri Lanka is the teardrop that falls from the southern tip of India and is becoming increasingly popular as a travel destination –and not only for sports fanatics who want to play a proper game of cricket. About twenty million people reside on this relatively small island that used to bear the name Ceylon. Although a lot of people come over to Sri Lanka to have a nice beach holiday (finished off with a touch of culture), there is definitely more to see and to do than sunbathing on one of the many excellent beaches. Hikkaduwa, for example, is very well-known for its beach-resorts and for its brooding turtles. Colombo is the place where Sri Lanka’s hustle and bustle takes place. Although it is not such a big city, this is the place where the commercial heart beats and where you can see some of the tallest buildings in Asia. The northern part of the city is the fort area. There you can find - if you look real hard - the British fort, dating from the 19th century, and other remnants of the former colonial power. When you set off for Galle, which was the capital city when the Dutch ruled before the British invaded the Pearl of the Orient. Here you can visit the world heritage fort complex. And this is only the beginning. In Kurunegala, you can feast your eyes with coconut plantations and paddy fields. The country’s hilly southern part offers a perfect place for tea plantations and the accompanying villages, such as Nuwara Eliya. Dense rainforests cover the south-western part and this is the area to go to when you want to see wildlife. There are several possibilities of staying over-night in national parks, such as Ruhunu and Wilpattu, for those who want to wake up with the trumpeting of an elephant. Sri Lanka is unfortunately also known for its bloodshed. The LTTE, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, have fought 20 years for a separate country for the Tamil people in the northern part of the island. Now there is a cease fire and they are negotiating with the majority Sinhalese for a solution within a single country.
Sri Lanka Destinations Asia Travel InformationGeneral Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6. When To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is the first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy Getting Around Hong KongSight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two Asia NewsLabour market prospects in South Asia depend on India: ILOLabour market prospects in South Asia depend on India: ILO The overall prospects for labour market in South Asia largely depend on the performance of India, which has a share in regional GDP of 80 percent, the International Labour Organisation has said. In its latest study on global employment trends, the ILO S. Asia free trade agreement comes into forceS. Asia free trade agreement comes into force The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Wednesday announced the formal enforcement of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement with effect from Jan. 1, 2006, state run Radio Nepal reported Thursday. The agreement on SAFTA was Former Pres. Bush named U.N. Asia quake envoyFormer Pres. Bush named U.N. Asia quake envoy UNITED NATIONS -- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will represent the United Nations as special envoy in the international response to the South Asian earthquake disaster. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced the appointment Asia Roundup: Shares finish mostly lowerAsia Roundup: Shares finish mostly lower Asian stocks closed mostly lower yesterday, extending losses after US wage data undercut the widely held view that the US Federal Reserve had no more reason to hike interest rates again, dealers said. TOKYO: Japanese share prices were down sharply after a soft performance on Wall EU states fight Brussels over ‘shoe-dumping’ tariffsEU states fight Brussels over ‘shoe-dumping’ tariffs Three European Union member states are joining forces to try to prevent Brussels from slapping anti-dumping tariffs on some Asian shoe exports – mainly from China – and avoid a rerun of the recent textiles dispute with Beijing. The Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark are IMF predicts 7% eonomic growth for Asia in 2006IMF predicts 7% eonomic growth for Asia in 2006 Economic growth in Asia this year should hit 7%, the same as in 2005 but the region could be threatened by high oil prices, tighter Financial markets and bird flu, the international monetary fund said in a forecast to be released Singapore to create investment funds for Asias infrastructure needsSingapore to create investment funds for Asias infrastructure needs Singapore is seeking to tap opportunities in Asias infrastructure building growth, and it hopes to attract investors by providing incentives for infrastructure funds. Asian countries are expected to spend US$250b a year over the next five years to build large-scale projects such Europe's golfers take big lead over AsiaEurope's golfers take big lead over Asia Europe's golfers established a stranglehold in the inaugural Royal Trophy against Asia on Saturday when they took a 6-2 overnight lead in the matchplay event. They collected a 3-1 lead in the morning foursomes, in which players take alternate shots and followed up with Asia rides wave of Korean pop culture invasionAsia rides wave of Korean pop culture invasion YANGJOO, South Korea -- A farm, even a fake one, is cold this time of year, so the Japanese retiree had some trouble wriggling his many layers into the king's costume. His wife, in a matching get-up, primped excitedly for the photos. 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