Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰: capital Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, population 22 million, located in Asia. Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Population: 22 million
- Continent: Asia
- Language: Sinhala & Tamil
- Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Area: 65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi)
- Region: Southern Asia
- Has a coastline
- People: Sri Lankan
- Internet domain: .lk
Fun Facts About Sri Lanka
- Known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean.'
- Has the oldest known tree planted by a human, over 2,300 years old.
- One of the world's top tea-producing countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sri Lanka known for?
Sri Lanka is known for several things — Known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean.'; Has the oldest known tree planted by a human, over 2,300 years old; One of the world's top tea-producing countries.
How big is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers about 65,610 square kilometers (25,332 square miles), in the Southern Asia region.
Is Sri Lanka landlocked?
No. Sri Lanka has a coastline and shares land borders with 1 neighboring country.
What are people from Sri Lanka called?
People from Sri Lanka are called Sri Lankan.
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
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