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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Territory: 66 thousand square kilometers. km
Capital: Colombo
Time: Moscow 2.5 hours.


Geography:

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, until 1972 known as Ceylon - an island nation in South Asia.

Most of the island is low-lying plain, “torn” exits in the form of crystalline basement rocks and mesas. The entire southern part of the island is occupied by a low speed mountain country of the Massif Central. The slopes are covered with abundant forests and dissected by short, but turbulent rivers. The highest point of the island - Mount Pidurutalagala (2524 meters).

State system:

Democratic Socialist Republic. Included in the Commonwealth. Head of state and government - the president, who has broad powers. Legislature - unicameral parliament (the National State Assembly).

Weather:

Humid tropical. The best time for swimming in the sea resorts of the south-western coast of Sri Lanka runs from October to April. West monsoon season - from May to July, in November - December rains are possible. Water temperature averaged 26 degrees.

The average temperature in Colombo: Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
t ° C +26 +26 +27 +28 +28 +27 +27 +27 +27 +26 +26 +26

Language:
Official Language: Sinhala

Almost all the population speaks English.

Religion:

Buddhists - 69%, Hindus - 15%, Christians - 8%, Muslims - 8%.

Currency:
International name: LKR

1 Sri Lankan rupee equals 100 cents. Outstanding bills value of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1,2,5 Rs. Large hotels and shops accept payment by international credit cards. Foreign currency entering the country must be declared.

It is recommended to exchange money at Colombo airport. Check received at the official currency exchange, should be retained until the end of the trip. In this case, departure from Colombo, you have the possibility to convert not spent money in the bank buying rate of the airport. You can also exchange money at any hotel and bank.

Do I need a visa to enter: No

Visa:

Citizens of Russia for a visit to Sri Lanka with the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days in advance the visa is not required. Visa issued at the border on arrival.

When crossing the border must submit the following documents:
- Passport, the validity of not less than two months after the end of the trip;
- Completed in English migration card;
- A return ticket with a fixed date of departure.

In case if you plan a long visit (more than 30 days) or a business trip or other trip, whose purpose is not tourism, is necessary to issue a visa in advance at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow. Documents required for visa:
- Passport, the validity of not less than three months after the end of the trip;
- 2 identical color photographs size 3x4 cm on a light background with no corners, ovals, and frameworks;
- Round-trip airfare from the fixed date;
- Visa application form filled in English and signed personally by the applicant;
- Invitation (original or fax) from the host, which contains the terms and purpose of travel, place of residence in Sri Lanka, the personal data of the invited, the obligations of the host country will accept no financial responsibility on the applicant’s stay in the country;
- An original letter from the sending party (company or tour agency), which indicates the timing and purpose of the trip, as well as personal data of the applicant.

Customs restrictions:

Expensive items and items declared for subsequent easy removal. Prohibited exports: without special permission - objects of historic or cultural value, antique masks, manuscripts, books, articles of ivory, and a collection of coins and stamps, rough precious and semi-precious stones, tea (more than 2 kg).

Import and export of previously imported foreign currencies, except the Indian and Pakistani, not limited to (obligatory declaration of amounts over $ 10 thousand). Indian and Pakistani currency to import prohibited.

Representation in Russia:

Embassy
Address: Moscow, antselyariya Embassy: Str. Shchepkina, 24
phone: 288-16-20, 288-14-63, 288-16-51
fax: 288-17-57

Russia’s Mission:

Consular Section
Address: Colombo, Embassy of the Russian Federation, 62 Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo-7, Sri-Lanka
Phone: (8-10-941) 2573-555, 2574-959
fax: (8-10-941) 2574-957
http://www.sri-lanka.mid.ru/

Line voltage: 220V

Tips:

Tipping is not required, often payment for services (10%) is included in the bill. However, the hotel concierge and porters expect small (20-30 rupees) tip. Also supposed to thank the waiter small tip, but only for good service.

Souvenirs:

Sri Lanka is known worldwide for its precious stones: sapphires, rubies, amethysts, garnet, topaz, and especially - the famous “moonstone”, which is mined only here. Acquire jewelry is recommended in specialized stores, requiring the issuance of the check or export certificate. The quality of the stones are excellent, and prices are relatively low. Also good souvenirs are Ceylon tea, spices, aromatic oils, handicrafts, especially masks, batik, ceramic and leather. In cities you can buy inexpensive textile products of high quality.

Office hours:

Banks are open from 9 to 13 hours on weekdays. Shops are open from 10.00 to 22.00.

National characteristics. Traditions:

Can not enter into the temple wearing shorts or short skirt, and dress with bare shoulders and backs. At the entrance to the temple to take off their shoes and headpiece, as well as with hygiene in these places are not all right - stock up for the several sets of disposable socks or disinfect the soles of their feet after a visit.

It is not recommended without the permission of photographs of local residents and churches to turn their backs to the statues of the Buddha, or posing on their background, to demonstrate to the other party or the soles of shoes, which show a forefinger or take your left hand. Many animals (especially - a cow) are sacred and should not “insult” under any circumstances.

A separate problem - a monkey. He is everywhere and very persuasive, as are the sacred animal. May be wrested from the food or any desired detail, down to the camera or camcorder. Search them and then useless.

Safety:

Not recommended to drink tap water and use on the street selling ice - it can be prepared from raw water. To consume is recommended only mineral water in plastic bottles with a cork factory, as well as carefully and regularly wash hands with soap. Be sure to thoroughly wash (and desirable - and scald) vegetables and fruits, also do not allow the seller to cut the fruit with his knife.

Country code: +94

Geographic domain name is the first level:. Shr

Health:

There is a risk of contracting malaria, Japanese encephalitis, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, Bengali, diphtheria, tetanus, rabies, dengue fever and others, but only if non-compliance with basic hygiene standards. Recommended preventive vaccine against malaria (there is a risk of infection in the inner regions of the country) or the use of anti-malarial tablets, as well as vaccination against hepatitis A and B.

Emergency numbers:

Ambulance - 144
Police - 133, Colombo - 43-33-44
Fire - 122
Emergency - 120


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