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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka FlagMajor cities : Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Kaduwela, Moratuwa and Kandy.
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Sri Lanka Information

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ISO 3166-1LK - LKA - 144
NATO country codeCE - LKA
FIPS 10-4 codeCE
IOC CodeSRI
ContinentAsia / Indian subcontinent
Sri Lanka CapitalSri Jayawardenapura Kotte
Official languageSinhala
Tamil
Name of the inhabitantsSri Lankan
Motto
Sri Lanka National Day0
Sri Lanka Currency Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Sri Lanka 12 %
Sri Lanka Calling code+94
Sri Lanka Country domain code .lk
Sri Lanka Vehicle registration plateCL
Traveling direction Left
Time zone UTC +5:30
International organizationUnited Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
G15
Group of 77
Sri Lanka National anthemSri Lanka Matha

Sri Lanka Head of state

Prime ministerMahinda Rajapakse (2019)
President of the RepublicGotabaya Rajapaksa (2019)

Sri Lanka Religion

List of the main religions practiced in Sri Lanka.

  1. Buddhism 69 %
  2. Hinduism 15 %
  3. Christianity 8 %
  4. Islam 8 %

Sri Lanka Data

Different data, numbers and statistics of Sri Lanka (Inhabitants, population, economy).

Area65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi)
Population21,688,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart
Population Density 330.6 /km² (856.1 /sq mi)
Length of coastline1,340 km
Life expectancy74.9 Year (2015), ♀ : 78.3 Year, ♂ : 71.6 Year
Average years of schooling 10.9 Year (2015)
Human Development Index 0.770 (2018)
Gross domestic product88 Billions US$ (2018) Chart
Annual change: 3.0 %
4,068 US$ per capita
Unemployment4.4 % of labor force (2018) Chart
Inflation4.3 % (2018) Chart
Credit rating
  • Standard & Poor's: B+ (Negative, 10 March 2016)
  • Fitch: BB- (Stable, 21 November 2011)
  • Moody's: B1 (Positive, 5 August 2011)
  • Dagong: B+ (Negative, 18 March 2013)

Sri Lanka Chart

Graphs and data of Sri Lanka. Choose graph below to display it:

Population, Gross domestic product, Unemployment, Inflation

Sri Lanka Covid-19

Confirmed92,917
Deaths571
89,407
Active2,939
Incident rate428.43
Case fatality ratio0.61453 %
Last updated : 2 April 2021

Sri Lanka Natural resource

List of major natural resources classified by importance.
  1. Graphite
  2. Clay
  3. Limestone
  4. Gemstones
  5. Phosphate
  6. Hydroelectricity
  7. Mineral sands

Sri Lanka Agriculture

Listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
  1. Vegetables
  2. Coconuts
  3. Sugarcane
  4. Fish
  5. Tea
  6. Grains
  7. Fruit
  8. Rice
  9. Pulses
  10. Spices
  11. Beef
  12. Milk
  13. Eggs
  14. Hides
  15. Rubber
  16. Oilseed

Sri Lanka Map

Below, simply locate Sri Lanka through the plan and map with or without relief and satellite image of our partner.

Sri Lanka Climate

  1. Tropical rainforest climate 79 %
  2. Tropical savanna climate 15 %
  3. Monsoon 6.0 %

Sri Lanka Weather (Capital)

Today's weather and weather forecasts of Sri Lanka for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of ).

Sri Lanka Electricity

Electrical standard in Sri Lanka (voltage, power outlet ...)

Voltage230 V
Frequency50 Hz
Power plugPower plug : D Power plug : G Power plug : M
Power socketPower socket : D Power socket : G Power socket : M

Sri Lanka Airport

Below, find a list of the main Airport of Sri Lanka classified by annual passenger transit.

Bandaranaike International Airport

Sri Lanka Hotel

Here is a list of hotel in Sri Lanka selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.

Hotel White Walk VillaWhite Walk Villa
Unawatuna
Overlooking breathtaking views of the clear blue waters, White Walk Villa is an elegant property located just 2 km from Unawatuna Railway Station. Tastefully furnished guestrooms feature a spacious terrace and free internet access... view more
from
$US 80
Hotel Highbury ColomboHighbury Colombo
Colombo
Centrally located in the heart of Colombo, Highbury Colombo is a 10-minute walk from Majestic City Shopping Mall. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a kitchenette. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas... view more
from
$US 65
Hotel Sudu Kanda Lake ResortSudu Kanda Lake Resort
Polonnaruwa
Situated along the banks of Giritale Lake, Sudu Kanda Lake Resort is located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Offering a private restaurant and free Wi-Fi access at all areas, the resort also features clean and comfortable rooms... view more
from
$US 15
Hotel Serene Grand VillaSerene Grand Villa

Kandy
Serene Grand Villa is a luxurious self-catering accommodation located in Kandy just 500 metres from the Royal Palace Park. The beautiful villa is nestled within tropical gardens and features elegant rooms... view more
from
$US 91
Hotel Ocean Pearl HotelOcean Pearl Hotel

Negombo
Located right in front of Negombo Beach, Ocean Pearl Hotel provides beautiful tropical rooms with en suite bathrooms. It features a restaurant, a tour desk, and free Wi-Fi access in its public areas... view more
from
$US 40
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Sri Lanka Olympic Games

List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Sri Lanka and the number of medals won.

SummerParticipation : 17Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0202
TotalParticipation : 17Gold medalSilver medalBronze medalTotal
Medal 0202
Olympic Games »

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