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Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World
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Colombo, July 29 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world, taking the top spot on the list of "The 50 Best Islands in the World" compiled by global travel site Big 7 Travel.
The 2025 list celebrates the world’s most breathtaking island destinations, with Sri Lanka placing ahead of well-known island paradises such as Mo’orea in French Polynesia, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, and the Seychelles.
According to Big 7 Travel, Sri Lanka was chosen for its rich blend of cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and pristine beaches. The list also praised the island nation for its unique wildlife, ancient temples, lush tea plantations, and vibrant local experiences.
Here is the Top 10 from the 2025 ranking:
- Sri Lanka
- Mo’orea, French Polynesia
- Socotra, Yemen
- Madeira
- The Galápagos, Ecuador
- Great Exuma, Bahamas
- Seychelles
- Achill Island, Ireland
- Koh Lipe, Thailand
- Milos, Greece
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Comments - Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World
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Priyan66 Tuesday, 29 July 2025 05:51 PM
WoW
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Dr. Kankanamge (advisor to Dr Namal) Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:17 AM
What a great achievement in only 10 months by NPP.
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Sue Kirthisinghe Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:13 PM
Great achievement? Do you have to be that much of a slave to the present Govt. to attribute the beauty of the country to it.? How pathetic!!! It was always beautiful; but since 2023-2024, we have been getting many tourists and more people are getting the opportunity to see the positive aspects of our country. Don't forget that it was Ranil Wickremasinghe who took the country out of its hell hole to at least bring it to its present normalcy. Furthermore, it may be visually beautiful, but dont dont forget its rotten to the core as far as we natives are concerned. Would you like to attribute that also the NPP? or should I say "EET ISS a BIIG QUICHEN"
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Patriot Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:25 PM
Don't politicize our paradise, it's mainly natural beauty plus generous
1 6
Prasad Edirisooriya Thursday, 31 July 2025 02:15 PM
Most corrupt island in the world.
6 6
Raven Wednesday, 30 July 2025 10:15 AM
Who is 'Big 7', a two-bit company? We've been called the best several times over by renowned travelogues, and will be in the future as well, but what has come after that? Meanwhile there's over-tourism in countries like France.
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karu Tuesday, 29 July 2025 06:12 PM
Yes we are , need bit more better thinking as well
1 39
Oh really? Tuesday, 29 July 2025 06:25 PM
We all knew that but is it the most liveable?
6 35
FredSnR Wednesday, 30 July 2025 03:46 AM
Yes for the 22 million people living there!That's what matters.
4 4
dr.de.silva Tuesday, 29 July 2025 07:13 PM
Sri Lanka matha
5 19
Elina Tuesday, 29 July 2025 07:14 PM
Sri lanka deserve that
7 29
Vivil rodrigo Tuesday, 29 July 2025 07:19 PM
Great wonderful news
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Franco Tuesday, 29 July 2025 07:27 PM
Hail Srilanka. Keep up your beauty.
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sss Tuesday, 29 July 2025 08:13 PM
It is a fact because one can go from tropical climate and surroundings to temperate surroundings in a matter of few hours and not not mention the beaches and ancient relics. But unfortunately most people go about their daily business without any care or regard and politicians in previous governments together with high ranking officials have dome immense harm to the nature either by pure corruption or by disregarding damage to nature in carrying out projects (e.g. debunked Hambantota airport in a nature reserve). In addition to prosecuting offenders, the present government using the media should carry out an intense awareness campaign among the public on nature , its benefits and how not to damage it in their day to day activities
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Grace Tuesday, 29 July 2025 08:21 PM
True.most beautiful and resourceful Island but depending on foreign countries for existence. Our women are compelled to work as Housemaids in other countries for low salaries to send dollars
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sss Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:52 PM
That is to supply dollars to Rupee rich people to import luxuries
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Robin Banks Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:15 AM
C’mon Grace don’t pee on our parade,
1 4
Dr.Banda Iya Wednesday, 30 July 2025 09:55 AM
True. Many families are ruining because mothers have left the country. Small Kids are deprived of mothers' love and affection. Teenage male and female children are going on a wrong path because their father are in their own world. Women return home after working abroad several years with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high pressure, cholesterol etc. In the absence of proper social security system, they have to depend on others for survival.
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LankaPutra Tuesday, 29 July 2025 08:50 PM
No need for these guys to tell the world about our beautiful Motherland, it has been widely known 7 accepted over several Millenia. This is also the sad reason that everyone one a piece of the cake called Sri Lanka. It is the bounden Duty
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Sachi Kuhananthan MD Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:08 PM
Good job Srilanka.
5 10
Dr. Dee esquire Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:20 PM
Beauty, location, diverse weather- no doubt unmatched. Culture, behavior of locals, discipline on roads - should be right at the bottom
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Spurious claims are not helpful unless evidence-based Wednesday, 30 July 2025 01:01 AM
“Behaviour of locals”? What a sanctimonious thing to say! Why don’t you be more specific? Eg Locals are not assertive enough with rude and unruly foreigners!
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Dr Jeyalingam Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:20 PM
The word island diminishes the status of any country that is an island. Japan, Britain ,New Zealand are all islands slightly bigger than Sri Lanka , describe them as islands and see the furious response from these countries.
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Janneke Fioole/the Netherlands Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:26 PM
I am very happy for Sri Lanka! After many difficulties this country tries to stabilize life for the Sri Lankans. Now they are number 1 as the Most Beautiful Island in the World it gives hope for a better future.
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Sashi Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:54 AM
Thank you for your warm sentiments.
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Fool ourself Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:12 PM
Yes.... but not the people.
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Ekanayake Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:38 AM
Nothing is beautiful without peappole
0 1
Sokrates Wednesday, 30 July 2025 09:10 AM
Correct, and it was forgotten to mention that three times a week, a murder or attempted murder involving firearms takes place in public, which could attract adventure tourists.
8 3
Curious Wednesday, 30 July 2025 02:41 PM
Are you bitter that Germany will never be voted the most beautiful country??
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Dilakshan Senevirathne Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:15 PM
Visionary leadership of Anura brother has achieved this rating. It will be most corruption free country in 2 years.
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Kumara Tuesday, 29 July 2025 11:00 PM
Will he unite the divided races through a new Constitution?
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Joshua Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:10 AM
Yes, with HE Anura as President fir next 10 plus years , will make the country great. Despite Rajapaksha henchmen trying to disturb the progress, we will reach our goal of a country free of corruption.
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last chance Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:49 AM
You are very correct bro
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Jude Wednesday, 30 July 2025 09:09 AM
Hey dilakshan, are you familiar with the dark ugly side of the island back in 1971, 1987
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Cassie Tuesday, 29 July 2025 10:43 PM
Yes, very much so as with all God's creations. If only Sri Lankans pracriced good stewardship and takes care of the the natural resources.
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Jude Tuesday, 29 July 2025 11:33 PM
But the politicians ruined the country.
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Jude Tuesday, 29 July 2025 11:35 PM
Yes it's the most beautiful island but the politicians are disgusting, yeah.
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Mahi Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:31 AM
Of course the best beautiful Island and the best people in the world. I am very proud of my country and people.
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M Fernando Wednesday, 30 July 2025 01:30 AM
Along with such gems as 'Best pizza in Montreal' and '7 Best Hotels in Reykjavik ' and 'How to Arrive on Time at Chicago Airport' it's truly wonderful that Sri Lanka is mentioned in the pages of such an illustrious publication.
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Harshula Abeydeera Wednesday, 30 July 2025 01:32 AM
Proud of my country!
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Islander Wednesday, 30 July 2025 01:32 AM
May God Bless the country.
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Kevin Las Wednesday, 30 July 2025 01:37 AM
Wow Sri Lanka! Too bad the corrupt politicos and bureaucrats- at all levels of govt - don't appreciate this value and will do everything possible to destroy tourism, tourism that brings invaluable forex to SL to uplift all other facets to complement the #1 Most Beautiful status. Just the harassment that tourists face, from local scammers to pesky street kids/beggers and how the police are so lakadesical about it, is a case in point!
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Jude Wednesday, 30 July 2025 02:21 AM
After 1970 we never had any genuine politicians, all crooked currupted and murderous And the present bunch did some serious damage to the economy coz they burnt transformers, attacked police stations, forced shops to close and collected IDs from people.
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Chandra Wednesday, 30 July 2025 04:41 AM
Let us be graceful and polite and become "the beautiful and kind people of Sri Lanka."
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L Jaya Wednesday, 30 July 2025 04:54 AM
Happy to be a Sri Lankan and retaining citizenship intact despite domicile in Western World. God Bless Sri Lanka
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Robin Banks Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:13 AM
What took them so long? It is abundantly clear to those who visits our beautiful island.
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Nelum Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:39 AM
We are proud of this achievement. But this was done by a travel company called “Big 7 Travel”, who has already started offering numerous travel packages for Sri Lanka. Big business.
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sunil vijaya Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:47 AM
now to become the no 1 in the world not just the beauty but economically too 1. shed this british mentality and this love with britain 2. one of the best educated countries stlll bank on stupid TEA! shed that too stick only to quality tea and restore the hill country forest cover - omg sinharaja was spared by these mongrels! 3. discipline people impose fines for littering educate the younger gen and rest too through TV ads. 4. shed sinhala buddhist majority and tamil hindu minority crap and label ourselves SRI LANKANS,
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Jeeves Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:52 AM
Really happy and uplifting to hear this positive news, especially after such a difficult time. Let’s hope this motivates all of us to cherish, preserve and protect our naturally beautiful country.
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Matthew Wednesday, 30 July 2025 06:07 AM
This ranking was not given by a globally recognized agency but by an unknown blog.
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Jude Wednesday, 30 July 2025 06:10 AM
If not for the politicians, This would've been a paradise.
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Dr FROLEY Tuesday, 05 August 2025 01:06 PM
true and well said
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PG Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:38 AM
This is not due to something Sri Lankans have done. It's due to natural beauty. Sri Lankan politicians have destroyed the economy and the well-being of its citizens. Stop taking credit for something that's been there naturally.
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Ravi Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:46 AM
Sri Lanka is blessed with an abundance of nature's wonders , but I dont think the authorities appreciate and value what they have been bestowed. The beach in Colombo is strewn with garbage. It's an easy fix but nobody jas the will to fix it.
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S.O.De.Silva Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:50 AM
Yes, Sri Lanka can be a Most Beautiful Island. But, many people are not Beautiful. They destroy the Island. Lot to talk, no use.
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Jesus Wednesday, 30 July 2025 07:57 AM
All good can't we change race lol
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The Land of Beautiful Smiles Wednesday, 30 July 2025 09:35 AM
I must say that the friendliest and the most hospitable.
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Terrence K Wednesday, 30 July 2025 09:52 AM
Whilst all and sundry will endorse that Sri Lanka is a beautiful island in the world but the question arises whether the people are happy about this country. We see a lot of strife among people from every quarter of this country beginning with our politicians in the legislative and among communities because many politicians preach many things but do not practice what they preach. Look at the proceedings of our Parliament on a daily basis it is infighting where the rulers and opposition cannot see eye to eye but except for a few. the others cannot accept constructive criticism which is taken personally. So it seems that our countrymen are not at all happy but those visitors from other countries are overjoyed by the scenic beauty of this country. Since independence we had educated legislators who were a treat to watch and observe by the public when debates took place. It is the other way round. Oh Sri Lanka where art thou leading is it down a precipice!!!!!!!
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zura Wednesday, 30 July 2025 10:51 AM
please do not tell lies Srilanka was not ranked no 1overall .Instead Big 7 Travel ranked Srilanka as one of the top 50 island in the world.
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Dearness Lanka Travel and Tours Wednesday, 30 July 2025 03:56 PM
Very Nice
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subramaniyam Wednesday, 30 July 2025 04:21 PM
proud to be a srilankan #visitsrilanka
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Keith Wednesday, 30 July 2025 05:53 PM
Lets Please live the moment ....its a good recognition to have as a Lankan... Leave negativity aside ... something to celebrate my mother land... Love you Bamba !
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GAMARALA Thursday, 31 July 2025 01:30 AM
SLPP WILL RUIN THE BEAUTY OF SRI-LANKA, RAJAPAKSAS ARE READY TO DO THAT
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some cheap pubcity Friday, 01 August 2025 11:29 AM
Don't take it seriouly As usual we Sri Lankans are being taken for a ride once again by travel companies trying to promote sales of tickets by this mushroom company calling itself Big 7 Travel desperately looking for some cheap publicity to boost Sri Lanka's ailing tourism industry which is far below other countries in South East Asia
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ANNE CUNT Saturday, 02 August 2025 02:25 PM
NOT FOR LONG IF SLPP COME INTO POWER
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