LANGUAGE: Sinhala, or Sinhalese, is the dominant language spoken across the island and among Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Sinhalese majority. It is one of the recognised official languages of the country alongside Tamil, the country’s minority ethnic group. English is commonly spoken within the business community, though this can be a challenge...
GALLE FACE HOTEL 2 Galle Road Colombo 3 T: +94 112 541 010 F: +94 112 541 072 www.gallefacehotel.com information@gallefacehotel.net Rooms: 158 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Meeting and conference centre featuring seven meeting rooms, two study rooms and two ballrooms. Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, fitness centre, saltwater pool, library...
This chapter contains selected listings of some of the country’s top hotels, contact details for embassies, ministries and organisations, helpful tips for business and leisure travellers and other useful suggestions for travel to Sri Lanka.
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