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Sri Lanka

ශ්‍රී ලංකාව

Southern Asia, Asia

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Sri Lanka (ශ්‍රී ලංකාව) is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 21,763,170 and an area of 65,610 km², the capital city is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. The official languages are Sinhala and Tamil. The national currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු LKR).

Quick Facts

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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Capital
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21,763,170
Population
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65,610 km²
Area
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Rs රු LKR
Currency
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+94
Dial Code
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.lk, .இலங்கை, .ලංකා
TLD

Economy

Sri Lanka has a GDP per capita of $4,516, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$4,516
GNI per Capita$3,860

Geography

Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia at coordinates 7.00°N, 81.00°E. It has no land borders. The highest point is Pidurutalagala at 2,524 m.

ContinentAsia
Coordinates7.00°N, 81.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointPidurutalagala
2,524 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMahaweli River
335 km
TimezonesUTC+05:30

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Sri Lanka, including R. Premadasa Stadium with a capacity of 35,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumR. Premadasa Stadium
35,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Sri Lanka

What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 21,763,170 people.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු LKR).
What languages are spoken in Sri Lanka?
The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala, Tamil.
What is the area of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers a total area of 65,610 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Sri Lanka?
The GDP per capita of Sri Lanka is approximately $4,516.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)