Sri Lanka

Asia · Capital Colombo

Sri Lanka is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Colombo. It has a population of around 21,670,000 people. The main language is Sinhala and the official currency is the Sri Lankan rupee. It shares land borders with 1 country.

Sri Lanka is a country in Asia. Its capital is Colombo. It has a population of 21,670,000, bordering 1 country. The official language is Sinhala. The official currency is the Sri Lankan rupee.

Where is Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka at a glance

Capital: Colombo
Population: 21.7M
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
Language: Sinhala
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Sri Lanka

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Bordering countries

India

Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka

What is the capital of Sri Lanka?

The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.

What continent is Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka is located in Asia.

What is the population of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 21,670,000 people.

What is the currency of Sri Lanka?

The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan rupee.

What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?

The main language spoken in Sri Lanka is Sinhala.

What is the flag of Sri Lanka?

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