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DID YOU KNOW THAT FIVE OF THE SEVEN SPECIES OF SEA TURTLES IN THE WORLD VISIT THE SHORES OF SRI LANKA TO BREED?
Today, we are sharing with you information about Sea Turtles visiting Sri Lankan shores as a breeding ground. They are the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea). The sea turtles are called Kesbawa in Sinhala and Amai in Tamil.
Appointment of the High Commissioner of the of Republic of Botswana to Sri Lanka
The Government of the Republic of Botswana with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Gilbert Shimane Mangole as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi. He has presented credentials to H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka on 21 December 2021 at 5.30 p.m. at President’s House, Colombo 01.
Australian Home Minister holds wide ranging talks with the Foreign Minister Peiris
The Australian Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews met Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on 20 December 2021 at the Foreign Ministry during her official visit to Sri Lanka and discussed avenues for enhanced cooperation on a broad spectrum of areas.
Best Water Sports in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka offers a vast range of water sports for tourists who seek real adventure during their holiday.