Country Name Conventional long form: Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka conventional short form: Sri Lankaformer: Ceylon
Size 65,525 sq km
Capital Sri Jayawardenepura
Commercial Capital Colombo
Government
Sri Lanka, is a free, independent and sovereign nation with a population of 18.774 million (1998 mid year estimates). Legislative power is exercised by a Parliament, elected by universal franchise on proportional representation basis. A President, who is also elected by the people, exercises executive power inclusive of defense. Sri Lanka enjoys a multi party system, and the people vote to elect a new government every six years.
Sri Lanka, is a free, independent and sovereign nation with a population of 18.774 million (1998 mid year estimates). Legislative power is exercised by a Parliament, elected by universal franchise on proportional representation basis. A President, who is also elected by the people, exercises executive power inclusive of defense. Sri Lanka enjoys a multi party system, and the people vote to elect a new government every six years.
National Flag
National Flag of Sri Lanka is the Lion Flag. A Lion bearing a sword in its right hand is depicted in gold on red background with a yellow border. Four Bo leaves pointing inwards are at the four corners. Two vertical bands of green and orange at the mast end represent the minority ethnic groups. It is an adaptation of the standard of the last King of Sri Lanka.
National Flag of Sri Lanka is the Lion Flag. A Lion bearing a sword in its right hand is depicted in gold on red background with a yellow border. Four Bo leaves pointing inwards are at the four corners. Two vertical bands of green and orange at the mast end represent the minority ethnic groups. It is an adaptation of the standard of the last King of Sri Lanka.
National Anthem
"Sri Lanka Matha" composed by late Mr. Ananda Samarakoon.
National Flower
the Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea stellata) is the National Flower.
"Sri Lanka Matha" composed by late Mr. Ananda Samarakoon.
National Flower
the Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea stellata) is the National Flower.
Population 19 million
Population density
309 people per sq km
Life expectancy at birth
74 female, 64 male
Literacy rate
91.8%
309 people per sq km
Life expectancy at birth
74 female, 64 male
Literacy rate
91.8%
Languages
Sinhala & Tamil English is widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka, with the exception of remote villages.
Sinhala & Tamil English is widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka, with the exception of remote villages.
Ethnic mix
Sihalese- 74 per cent; Tamil- 18 per cent; Muslim -7 per cent; Burgher (descendants of Dutch and Portuguese colonist) and others- 1 per cent
Sihalese- 74 per cent; Tamil- 18 per cent; Muslim -7 per cent; Burgher (descendants of Dutch and Portuguese colonist) and others- 1 per cent
Religion
Buddhism- 70 per cent; Hinduism- 16 per cent; Christianity- 7 per cent; Islam-7 per cent
Climate
Buddhism- 70 per cent; Hinduism- 16 per cent; Christianity- 7 per cent; Islam-7 per cent
Climate
Low Lands – tropical, average 27CCentral Hills – cooler, with temperatures dropping to 14C. The south-west monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central regions from May to July, while the north-eastern monsoon occurs in the north and east in December and January. Sri Lanka has a good climate for holiday-makers throughout the year.
Annual per capita GNP US$870
Industries
Processing of rubber, tea, coconuts, and other agricultural commodities; clothing, cement, petroleum refining, textiles, tobacco.
Processing of rubber, tea, coconuts, and other agricultural commodities; clothing, cement, petroleum refining, textiles, tobacco.
Agriculture - Products
Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, roots, spices, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, meat.
Rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, roots, spices, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, meat.
Currency
Sri Lanka follows decimal currency system in Rupees (Rs.) and cents (Cts.) with 100 cents equal to a rupee. Currency notes are available in the denominations of Rs. 2,10,20,50,100,200, 500 and 1000. Coins are issued in values of Cts.1,2,5,10, 25 and 50 and Rs.1,2,5 and 10. The intervention currency continuously will be the US Dollar.
Sri Lanka follows decimal currency system in Rupees (Rs.) and cents (Cts.) with 100 cents equal to a rupee. Currency notes are available in the denominations of Rs. 2,10,20,50,100,200, 500 and 1000. Coins are issued in values of Cts.1,2,5,10, 25 and 50 and Rs.1,2,5 and 10. The intervention currency continuously will be the US Dollar.
Visa
Residents from countries are issued visas on arrival. Consult your local Sri Lanka embassy, consulate, tourist office or your travel agent.
Residents from countries are issued visas on arrival. Consult your local Sri Lanka embassy, consulate, tourist office or your travel agent.
Working week
Sri Lanka works a five-day week, from Monday to Friday.
Sri Lanka works a five-day week, from Monday to Friday.
Business hours
Government offices 9.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m, Monday to Friday
Government offices 9.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m, Monday to Friday
Banks
9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or 3.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday
9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or 3.00 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Post office
8.30 a.m.- 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday8.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on Saturday. The Central Mail
8.30 a.m.- 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday8.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. on Saturday. The Central Mail
Exchange, at D.R.Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10, (Telephone : 326203) is open 24-hours.
Location
Location
An island off the south-eastern cost shores of India, 880 km north of the equator, in the Indian Ocean.
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