What is the Capital of Sri Lanka?

The flag of Sri Lanka features two large adjacent but separate rectangular areas, centered on a golden-yellow field. The smaller hoist-side rectangle is divided into two equal vertical bands of teal and orange, and the larger fly-side rectangle is maroon with a centered golden-yellow lion holding a Kastane sword in its right fore-paw and four golden-yellow Bo leaves, one in each corner.
Capital of Sri Lanka Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

The capital city of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, Asia, with a population of 21,763,170. The official currency is the Sri Lankan rupee and the primary language spoken is Sinhala.

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Capital of Sri Lanka — FAQ

What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

Is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte the largest city in Sri Lanka?

No — while Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the capital, the largest city in Sri Lanka is Colombo.

What country is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in?

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the capital city of Sri Lanka.

What continent is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in?

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka, is located in Asia.

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