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    "summary": "Travelers looking at Sri Lanka generally focus on the country's recent political history and social climate rather than immediate physical danger. While potential visitors inquire about the safety of local transport, election periods, and the experience of solo female travelers regarding unwanted attention or staring, the provided discussions lack specific reports of violent crime, scams, or concrete safety incidents. There is no consensus or evidence presented regarding specific physical threats, leaving the safety profile of the country largely unverified by these specific threads. Prospective travelers remain in the research phase, seeking reassurance about political stability and social comfort rather than reacting to established patterns of danger or criminal activity.",
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        "text": "I’ve solo travelled to parts of Asia, so I have dealt with staring and asks for pictures in the past. It can get exhausting but over all, I’m not offended by it. I just wanted to know if it’s similar in Sri Lanka, or if there is more overt racism there.",
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        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1jkw2jx/solo_travel_to_sri_lanka_as_a_black_woman/"
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        "text": "My partner and I are debating traveling to Sri Lanka next July for 2-3 weeks. We've been keeping an eye on the news and travel advisories. We are in our early 30s (male/female) and wondering how the election and general safety situation is",
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        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/e7ty17/traveling_in_sri_lanka_next_july_safety/"
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        "text": "Can anybody share their experiences and let us know any discreet things to be aware of regarding safety and finances, or even feasibility? I know Sri Lanka had a rough couple years here.",
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        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/13l2shb/ease_of_travel_budget_and_safety_in_maldives_sri/"
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        "text": "Violent crime is not usually any more serious a problem for tourists in Sri Lanka than it is anywhere."
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        "text": "Terrorists linked to the Islamic State co-ordinated a series of bombings around the country killing hundreds of people on Easter 2019."
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