Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to U.S. News & World Report, placing the island nation alongside some of the continent's most iconic destinations, including Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Palawan, and Seoul.

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The list is topped by Mount Fuji in Japan, followed by Tokyo, Palawan in the Philippines, and Seoul, South Korea.

Describing Asia, U.S. News & World Report noted that the continent is "the planet's largest continent, a world unto itself, with destinations that grant travelers uniquely enriching experiences that can't be found cl...