Sri Lanka: flag, capital and facts
Sri Lanka is a country in South & Central Asia (Asia). Its capital is Colombo. Population — 21,916,000. Area — 65,610 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Sri Lanka
A golden lion holding a sword on a deep red field.
The capital of Sri Lanka — Colombo
Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka. The official capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte; the largest city is Colombo. Look at the map: Sri Lanka hangs like a teardrop by India's cheek (its capital is Colombo).
Facts about Sri Lanka
- Official name
- Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Capital
- Colombo
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South & Central Asia
- Population
- 21,916,000
- Area
- 65,610 km²
- Currency
- LKR (Rs රු)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 7°, 81°
How to remember the name
The nameSri Lanka is the 'blessed island' famous for its tea.
Did you know?
Sri Lanka's full official capital name, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is one of the longest in the world.
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