🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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Basic Information

Capital
Colombo
Region
Asia / Southern Asia
Population
22,000,000
Area
65,610 km²
Currencies
Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු)
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil

About country

Sri Lanka is an island country located in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. Its history spans over 3,000 years, with evidence of human settlement dating back 125,000 years. Formerly known as Ceylon, the nation has been a crucial maritime hub between the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The majority of the population consists of Sinhalese people, with a significant Tamil minority. Sri Lanka's economy relies heavily on agriculture, particularly tea, rubber, and coconuts, alongside growing tourism and financial sectors.

Political Information

System of Government
Democratic Socialist Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
LK
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
LKA
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Neighboring Countries

🇮🇳
India

Additional Flags & Symbols

Colombo
Colombo
City / Municipality
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Kingdom of Kandy
Kingdom of Kandy
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Kingdom of Kotte
Kingdom of Kotte
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North Eastern Province
North Eastern Province
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Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
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North Central Province, Sri Lanka
North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Region / Province / State
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Northern Province
Northern Province
Region / Province / State
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