Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
People: Sri Lankan
Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia and has a population of around 21.8 million. Its capital city is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, and the most widely spoken official language is Sinhala. As an island nation, Sri Lanka has no land borders.
Sri Lanka — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Population | 21,763,170 |
| Area | 65,610 km² |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) Rs රු |
| Official Languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Dialling Code | +94 |
| Internet TLD | .lk |
| Timezone | UTC+05:30 |
| Drives on the | Left side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | LK / LKA |
| Borders | Island nation / no land borders |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sri Lanka
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR, symbol: Rs රු).
What language do they speak in Sri Lanka?
The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil.
What is the dialling code for Sri Lanka?
The international dialling code for Sri Lanka is +94.
What side of the road does Sri Lanka drive on?
Sri Lanka drives on the left-hand side of the road.
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