Facts for the Traveller

Population: 20000000
Area: 66000km²
Capital: Colombo (official); Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative)
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Country dialing code: 94
Weights & Measures system: Metric
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
Government type: republic
President: Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister: Ratnasiri Wickremanayake

Religions:

69% Buddhist, 8% Muslim, 7% Hindu 6% Christian

Lonely Planet

Explore Sri Lanka

User reviews

Expert reviews

See all articles (3)

Sri Lanka Background

English was the official language of Sri Lanka until 1957,…

TravelNotes.org

General Information

Columbus Guides

Sri Lanka Reference and Travel Guide

CountriesAndCities.com

Search the web for more information about Sri Lanka

Sponsored Links

"Holidays in Sri Lanka"
Imaginative journeys and unique tours of Sri Lanka.www.holidaysinsrilanka.net
"Holidays in Sri Lanka with Thomas Cook"
Book a holiday to Sri Lanka and save £'s.www.ThomasCook.com
"Holidays to Sri Lanka"
Last minute holiday to Sri Lanka. 5 Star deals at 3 star prices.www.lastminute.com
"Red Dot Sri Lanka Holidays and Hotels"
Red Dot can satisfy your individual Sri Lanka holiday and hotel needs.reddottours.com
Advertise here
© 2008 Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
We and our content providers (“we”) have tried to make the information on this website as accurate as possible, but it is provided ‘as is’ and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety, customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before you travel.
- Travel Offers