Sri Lanka , so called the pearl of the Indian ocean is an evergreen tropical island with remarkable geographical landscape and rich bio diversity. Also many nationalities and religions exist with harmony in this tropical paradise.
- Official Name – Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Size – 65525 sq km
Climate
tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October)
Natural Resources
limestone, graphite, mineral sands, gems, phosphates, clay, hydropower, arable land
- Administrative Capital – Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
- Commercial capital – Colombo
- Population (Dec 2023) – 22 million
- Languages – Sinhala, Tamil & English. English is widely spoken
- Ethnic Mix – Majority Sinhala with, minorities Tamil & Muslim
- Religions – Main Buddhist with other minor religion Hindu, Christian & Muslim
Exports – Commodities
Garments, tea, Coconut base products, Spices, fruit and vegetables, rubber products, precious stones (2022)
- Length of Coastal line – 1320 km
- Currency – Sri Lanka Rupee – Rs.
- Time Zone – GMT+5 ½
- Voltage requirement – 230/240 volts AC, 50Hz.
- Transport – Public buses, Railway, Taxis, Tuk Tuk , Private hiring, vehicles