Geography
Sri Lanka is in Southern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 7, 81; it has no listed land-border neighbors.
Neighboring countries: No land borders.
Asia
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a country in Southern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 21.8 million
- Area
- 65,610 km²
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
- Official language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Calling code
- +94
- Internet TLD
- .lk
- Time zone
- UTC+05:30
Sri Lanka map preview: 7.00, 81.00
People and Culture
Sri Lanka uses Sinhala, Tamil in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Sri Lanka varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Sri Lanka is recorded with the official name Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Southern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Time zone data: UTC+05:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Sri Lanka is grouped under Asia.
- Sri Lanka has a listed area of 65,610 km².
- Sri Lanka is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Sri Lanka
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
What continent is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is in Asia.
What currency does Sri Lanka use?
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee.
What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?
Sinhala, Tamil is listed for Sri Lanka in this database.