An island nation with a total area of 65,610 sq km and over 2,000 years of history, the country is populated by some 20 million people. With a literacy rate of 87%, that is one of the highest in Asia, English is spoken widely, and a lot of worth is laid on a good education. The country has several universities and colleges affiliated to recognised centres of learning in the United Kingdom, Australia and the US. IT education is very popular, and thousands of highly skilled professionals enter the workforce each year.

Sri Lanka is famed for its natural beauty and ancient history. The country abounds with white sandy beaches, stunning hill country and wild life reserves, and offers a host of activities for nature enthusiasts – from hiking and bird watching to surfing and diving. The country’s cultural history provides an insight into the engineering skills of an ancient society. The Cultural Triangle contains archaeological treasures of glorious palaces, gigantic water reservoirs and amazing stone sculptures.