In 2007 around
4,653 Belgian tourists had visited Sri Lanka
. The Embassy promotes tourism to Sri Lanka in association with
Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Tourism and a number of Tour
Operators located in Belgium. Following the relaxation of Belgium
travel advisory on Sri Lanka in August 2008, the Embassy together
with Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Tourism and leading tour
organizations and agents of both Belgium and Sri Lanka have
launched a crash programme to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist
destination to Belgian tourists. The mission continues
to participate in major travel events in Belgium,
with a view to promoting Sri Lanka among Belgium travelers.
Country Profile
Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean is
located to the south of the Indian subcontinent.
It lies between 5° 55' and 9° 55' north of the
equator and between the eastern longitudes 79° 42' and 81° 52'.
The total land area is 65,610 sq. km. and is astonishingly varied.
A length of 445 km. and breadth of 225 km. encompasse beautiful
tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a
thousand delights to please all tastes.
The relief features of the island consist of a
mountainous mass somewhat south of the centre,
with height exceeding 2,500 metres, surrounded by
broad plains. Palm fringed beaches surround the
island and the sea temperature rarely falls below 27°C. Read More....
Attractions
History of Sri Lanka, Ancient Cities, Heritage sites, Arts
& Crafts, Ayurveda, Museums, Sun & Sand, Hills Beyond Hills,
Splendor of Splash, Botanical Gardens, Lure of
Jungles, Rivers, Bird Watching etc. Read More....
Sri Lankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines offers Special Fares! You're our World Read More...
Tour Operators to Sri Lanka
Key Tour Operators in Belgium promoting Sri Lanka Read More...
