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Tourism in Sri Lanka is a booming industry and the average tourist gets a lot more out of Sri Lanka than originally planned, its beauty alongside the friendliness of the people and natural habitat make it a perfect destination in which to escape the modern-day strife and find a peaceful sanctuary to relax. Unfortunately, internal politics has marred the destination and the ongoing conflict do;es pose threats to visitors.

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When to go: Sri Lanka can be visited anytime of the year because of its tropical climate and geography. November through until April is a good time to visit the south, south-west and the hill country between. Some of the best beaches and many places of interest are located in this region. April to September are the best times to visit the northern and eastern sides of the island as the weather is dry and the east is particularly pleasant during June.

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Emergency: there is no emergency rescue service as such, but local hospitals provide emergency ambulance services on request. For general emergencies dial 433333.

Crime Detection Bureau: 691500

Recommended hospitals:
Colombo – National Hospital Tel: +94 11 2 691 111, 693 184.
Colombo – Apollo Hospital Tel: +94 74 530 000.

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