Y: sri lanka

The island's terrain, climate, regions and seasons — how Sri Lanka is laid out.

Cities, districts and resorts: where to live, what to see and how they connect.

Land, water, tea, spices and fruit — the island's agricultural life.

National parks, waterfalls, jungle and the wildlife of Sri Lanka.

Beaches, surfing, whales and the marine life of the coast.

How the country's government, politics and public institutions work.

The island's economy, prices, currency and business climate.

Buying property, yields and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.

Laws, paperwork and bureaucracy: visas, registration, deals and rules.

The peoples, languages and ethnic makeup of the island.

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity — the religions and temples of Sri Lanka.

Family structure, traditions and social norms of local life.

Everyday life: food, transport, shopping and daily habits on the island.

Work, earnings, currency exchange and personal finance on the island.

Closed communities and subcultures hidden from the ordinary tourist.

Expat life: communities, services and the experience of moving to the island.

The shadow side: scams, risks and what guidebooks don't mention.

Civil war, tsunami and memory — the island's difficult chapters.

Personal stories of how life on the island changes you.

Stories, observations and notes about life in Sri Lanka.

Trends, forecasts and a look at where the island is heading.

Visas, ETA and extensions: how to stay on the island legally.

Maps of the island: regions, routes and landmarks.

A glossary of local terms, words and concepts.

A timeline of the key events in Sri Lanka's history.

Practical guides for expats: connectivity, transport, rentals and daily life.

A catalogue of the island's animals, birds and plants.

An archive of the colonial era: documents, photos and materials.