THE PEARL OF ASIA

Introduction
Long before Marco Polo declared Sri Lanka as “the finest island of its size in the world”.
Famous science fiction writer Arthur C Clark called it as “little Universe”.
Sri Lanka, the paradise island, is widely known as the Pearl of Asia since ancient time, referring its mysterious beauty and majesty. Wonderful beaches, marvelous mountains, lush green forests, exciting wildlife, amazing waterfalls, spectacular cities, rich heritage and ancient history, whatever you are looking for, Sri Lanka is the ideal place that offers all the excitements within a very short reach and in different climates.
Being a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country, Sri Lanka is very unlikely to be described without being driven into a great description as the island is in possession of multiple cultural values; traditional dance, a procession of elephants and Ruins are to name a few.
On top of what nature has to offer, what is being greatly appreciated by the visitors to the island is that the Sri Lankan hospitality, the pleasant attitude of people of Sri Lanka and the delicious delight of the local food.
Apart from all the beauty and joy that this island of paradise is teemed with, Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate in South Asia, highly qualified work force, less wages and many more encouragements for investors and traders.
See the beauty of the pearl of Asia as a tourist.
Come to popular trading hub in ancient silk route as a trader.
Succeed your financial dreams in center of Asia as an investor.
You will be warmly welcomed by the pearl of Asia – Sri Lanka
Sisira Panapura

SRI LANKA

Known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is depicted like a drop of water, falling off the southern tip of India’s coast. In ancient times, Sri Lanka was known by many names. The original name of the country, given by it’s indigenous People (The Hela, now known as “Sinhala” or “Sinhaleese”) was “Heladiva” which means “Island of Hela”. Ancient Greek geographers called it as “Taprobane” and Arabs referred it as “Serendib”. “Ceilao” was the name given by the Protuguese when they arrived in the country in 1505. The name was changed by the Dutch to “Ceylan” and into English as “Ceylon”. The present name of the country is “Sri Lanka”. This is derived from a Sanskrit word, which means “Resplendent Island”. The official name of the country is “Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka”.