Sri Lanka
A teardrop-shaped island off the tip of India, Sri Lanka grows some of the world's most famous tea, guards ancient rock fortresses, and shelters both elephants and blue whales.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A dark red field with a golden lion holding a sword and four golden bo-leaves at the corners, beside two vertical stripes of green and orange at the hoist, all within a yellow border. The lion and sword represent the Sinhalese and sovereignty, the bo-leaves Buddhism, and the green and orange stripes the Muslim and Tamil communities.
Sri Lanka FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Colombo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 21,444,000 |
| Area | 65,610 km² |
| Population density | 327 /km² |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) Rs |
| Official languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Internet TLD | .lk |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | LK / LKA |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's one of the world's largest exporters of tea, known globally as Ceylon tea.
- The ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya rises about 200 metres from the plains and dates to the 5th century.
- The waters off its coast are among the best places on Earth to see blue whales, the largest animals ever to have lived.
- It was known as Ceylon until 1972.
- Cinnamon originally came from Sri Lanka, which was once a prized source of the spice.
Sri Lanka FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a population of about 21,444,000.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
What languages are spoken in Sri Lanka?
The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala, Tamil.
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