Sri Lanka is a tropical treasure trove in the Indian Ocean surrounded by sandy, golden beaches and filled with a variety of ecosystems ranging from rain forests to salt marshes that teem with life. Its geographically unique location amidst monsoon winds and ocean waves under the tropical sun allows Sri Lankans to shift climates within a matter of minutes at a whim and experience a range of natural phenomena all within a radius of a couple of kilometers. The flora and fauna present here are wonders of nature, to say the least. Moreover, Sri Lanka is the home to memoirs of ancient advanced civilizations, olden evidence of ancient kingdoms, Theravada Buddhist culture, and its populace - a proud yet harmonious nation.