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Introduction: The Best of Sri Lanka; Remember my Name; Lay of the Land. History: Decisive Dates; Ancient Civilisation; Colonialism and Kandy; Independence. Features: People; Contemporary Society; Religion; Festivals; Dance and Music; Art and Architecture; Food and Drink; Shopping; Wildlife. Insights: Mini Features; John Knox; Tsunami; Buddhist Mudras; Legend of the Tooth; Tea; Photo Features; Shrines and Offerings; Art of Sri Lanka's Muralists; Elephants; Ayurveda. Places: Introduction; Colombo; West Coast; South Coast; Kandy and Around; Hill Country; Cultural Triangle; Anuradhapura; Mihintale; Polonnaruwa; Sigiriya; The East Coast; Jaffna and the North. Travel Tips: Transport; Accommodation; Eating Out; Activities; A-Z: Practical Information; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Sri Lanka; Colombo; Colombo Coast; Northwest Coast; Southwest Coast; South Coast; Kandy; Hill Country; Cultural Triangle; Anuradhapura; Polonnaruwa; Sigiriya; The East. Index.