Sri Lanka is a tropical island located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea. The country, which has a rich history spanning more than 2,500 years, is known for its diverse cultures, languages, and religions.
Sri Lanka is famous for its tea, known around the world as “Ceylon Tea.” The major ethnic groups in Sri Lanka are Sinhalese, Tamil, and Moor. Sinhalese and Tamil are the official languages, while English is the link language.
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, while Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the administrative capital. Tourism is one of the major income sources of Sri Lanka, which is blessed with beautiful beaches and significant biodiversity.
Official name:Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Government type;Republic
Location:Between 5° 55’ & 9° 50’ North Latitude
Between 79° 31’ & 81° 53’ East Longitude
Dimensions:433 km (269 miles) North to South
226 km (140 miles) West to East
Coastline:1,340Km
Area:65,610 Km2
Currency (code):Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Independence:4 February 1948
Administrative Capital:Sri Jayewardenepura
Commercial Capital:Colombo
Administrative Divisions:9 Provinces; Central, North Central, North Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western, and Eastern
Climate:Low country: min. 24.4° C – max. 31.7° C
Hill country: min. 18.4° C – max. 26.9° C
Annual rainfall (average) mm: 1,966 (2022)
Terrain:Mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in South-Central interior
Highest mountain:
Pidurutalagala, 2,524m
Highest waterfall:
Bambarakanda, 263m
National Flower
The Sky Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea Nouchali).
