While Sri Lanka may seem small in comparison to its giant neighbor of India to the west, it is actually quite a large island nation which is home to the world’s 57th largest population. It is also a very multicultural country, housing a wide array of religious and ethnic groups as well as variety of different spoken languages. Tropical rainforests, picturesque beaches, and ancient ruins further make Sri Lanka a very enticing destination to intern abroad in.

Colombo is the country’s largest city by a considerable margin, and therefore an exceedingly popular destination where to intern abroad in Sri Lanka. Over 5 million people live across the metropolitan area of Colombo, and the city is not surprisingly the nation’s primary commercial and financial capital. Sri Lanka’s political capital, Sri Jayawadrenepura Kotte, is also located within Colombo’s urban area as a satellite city.

Some other popular cities where you can intern abroad in Sri Lanka include Negombo, Kandy, and Kalmunai. All much smaller than Colombo, interns who want a more laid back and localized experience of the country should consider these cities among their top options. Internships in Sri Lanka are also offered in the rural areas, where you can benefit from living a much different lifestyle and working alongside villagers on a variety of projects.