43 maps, including a colour country map - top spots: romantic ruins, sun drenched beaches & jungle trails - full colour highlights section - special section on Sri Lankan cuisine - extensive, practical information about where to eat, sleep & play - Some of the main reasons visitors are attracted to Sri Lanka are the beaches (including surfing), culture, festivals and scenery. - Muslim traders knew of Sri Lanka as Serendib, from which was derived the word 'serendlpity' - making a happy and unexpected discovery by accident. - The jackfruit tree, common in Sri Lanka, bears fruit up to 30kg - the world's largest fruit.