Basic Information | Sri Lanka
| Official Name | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Common Name | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | South Asia |
| Capital City | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (administrative); Colombo (commercial) |
| Largest City | Colombo |
Geography | Sri Lanka
| Total Area (sq km) | 65,610 |
| Land Borders | None (Island Nation) |
| Coastline | 1,340 km |
| Major Rivers | Mahaweli River, Kelani River, Kalu River |
| Major Mountains | Pidurutalagala (2,524 m), Adam’s Peak, Knuckles Range |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon; hot and humid with distinct wet and dry seasons |
Demographics | Sri Lanka
| Population | ~22 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~336/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~19% urban population |
| Official Language(s) | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Regional Languages | English (widely used for administration and business) |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Sinhalese (~75%), Tamils (~15%), Moors (~9%) |
| Major Religions | Buddhism (~70%), Hinduism, Islam, Christianity |
Government & Politics | Sri Lanka
| Government Type | Unitary presidential republic |
| Current Leader | President Ranil Wickremesinghe (as of 2025) |
| Administrative Divisions | 9 provinces, subdivided into 25 districts |
| Independence / Founding Date | February 4, 1948 (from British rule) |
Economy | Sri Lanka
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR, Rs) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$95 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$4,200 |
| Major Industries | Textiles, tea, rubber, tourism, agriculture, IT services |
| Major Exports | Tea, textiles, rubber products, spices, gemstones |
| Major Imports | Petroleum, machinery, foodstuffs, vehicles |
| Trade Partners | India, China, USA, EU, UAE |
Culture & Society | Sri Lanka
| National Symbols | Lion (on national flag), Blue Water Lily (national flower) |
| National Sport | Volleyball (official), Cricket (most popular) |
| Famous Festivals | Vesak (Buddhist festival), Sinhala & Tamil New Year, Deepavali |
| Cuisine Highlights | Rice and curry, hoppers, kottu roti, string hoppers, sambol |
| Literature & Arts | Buddhist chronicles, Kandyan dance, drumming traditions |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sacred City of Kandy, Galle Fort, Anuradhapura |
Travel & Tourism | Sri Lanka
| Top Tourist Attractions | Sigiriya, Temple of the Tooth (Kandy), Yala National Park, Galle Fort, Nuwara Eliya tea plantations |
| Best Time to Visit | December–April (west & south coasts, hill country), May–September (east coast) |
| Famous Cities | Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Nuwara Eliya |
| Visa Requirement | Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for most visitors |
Other Key Facts | Sri Lanka
| Time Zone(s) | Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30) |
| Internet Domain | .lk |
| Calling Code | +94 |
| Major Airports | Bandaranaike International (Colombo), Mattala Rajapaksa International |
| Currency Symbol | Rs / රු |
| Literacy Rate | ~92% |
| Life Expectancy | ~77 years |
| Interesting Fact | Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest tea exporters and is famous for “Ceylon Tea.” |
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