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● Colombo · 29°C · Clear sky
● Arugam Bay · Peak surf season
● Yala · Leopard season open
● Visa-free · 47 countries
● 2026 arrivals · 1,010,807 and growing
● USD → LKR · 318.45
● 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
● Lonely Planet's #1 destination 2025
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