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Sri Lanka, Asia

This post was last updated by José of onez on Monday, 21 April 2025.

Sri Lanka is a country located in the Southern Asia sub‑region of the Asia continent.

Easy learning about Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia
Asia Continent
Sri Lanka population 22 971 617 inhabitants
(2023 UN data)
Sri Lanka Area 65 610 Km2
( 40 768 sq mi)
Latitude & Longitude 7° 00' N, 81° 00' E
Sri Lanka Capital cityColombo
Neighbouring countriesIt lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and the Maldives
Sri Lanka Climatetropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October)
Most predominant religionBuddhist (official),
Second most predominant religionHindu,
Currency name & code Rupee (LKR)
Internet ccTLD.lk
Sri Lanka calling code94
Passport ranking92

Sri Lanka administrative divisions

  • 9 provinces;
  • Central,
  • Eastern,
  • North Central,
  • Northern,
  • North Western,
  • Sabaragamuwa,
  • Southern,
  • Uva,
  • Western

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