Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is located in the south of the Asian Continent, with a population of 21,481,334,
making it the 57th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Colombo with a total population of 752,993 and
its legislative capital is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. The country encompasses 65,610 square kilometers making it the 122nd
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Mannar.
President Mahinda Percy Rajapaksa is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves that status
through popular vote and holds that position for six years and is eligible for a second term. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage
Jayaratne holds the largely ceremonial post of Prime Minister and achieves that status via appointment by the President and
holds that position for six years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on
16th August 1978.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Sinhala, Tamil, English and other languages. It counts among its major
religions Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and unspecified faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 34 Radio
stations and 14 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pidurutalagala, its highest point at 2,524 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 1,340 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are rubber processing, tea, coconuts,
tobacco, telecommunications, insurance, banking, clothing, textiles, cement and petroleum refining. Its official currency is
the Sri Lankan Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Sri Lanka. Cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the
Egyptians.
making it the 57th largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Colombo with a total population of 752,993 and
its legislative capital is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. The country encompasses 65,610 square kilometers making it the 122nd
largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Mannar.
President Mahinda Percy Rajapaksa is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and achieves that status
through popular vote and holds that position for six years and is eligible for a second term. Dissanayake Mudiyanselage
Jayaratne holds the largely ceremonial post of Prime Minister and achieves that status via appointment by the President and
holds that position for six years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on
16th August 1978.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Sinhala, Tamil, English and other languages. It counts among its major
religions Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Christian and unspecified faiths. As sources of mass communication it has 34 Radio
stations and 14 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Pidurutalagala, its highest point at 2,524 meters and the Indian Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterway is the Indian Ocean, which measures 1,340 kilometers of coastline.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are rubber processing, tea, coconuts,
tobacco, telecommunications, insurance, banking, clothing, textiles, cement and petroleum refining. Its official currency is
the Sri Lankan Rupee.
Here’s something you may not know about Sri Lanka. Cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the
Egyptians.
| A Monitor Lizard |
| Colombo- Sri Lanka's capital and largest city |
| Baby Elephant with all of his "family" |
| Kalu River |
| Mugger Crocodile |
| Sri Lankan Children |
| Star Tortoise |
| Tradtional Sri Lankan spices |
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SRI LANKA
Updated 25 December 2012
Updated 25 December 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
Less than 0.1%
2,800 (2009 est.)
less then 200
2,800 (2009 est.)
less then 200
| Pidurutalagala- Sri Lanka's highest point |
| Temple at Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte- Sri Lanka's administrative capital |
| Elephant Pass |
| Fisherman on the Gulf of Mannar |
| Bentota Beach in Kalpitiya- Sri Lanka's westernmost point |
| Bird Sanctuary in Kotte |
| Blowholes at Matara on the Indian Ocean- Sri Lanka's southernmost and lowest point |
| Mutton Curry- a favorite Sri Lankan dish |
| Pigeon Island on the Bay of Bengal |
| Point Pedro in Jaffna- Sri Lanka's northernmost point |
| Sri Lankan dancer in traditional dress |
| Temple of the Tooth in Kandy |
| Tsunami destroyed hospital in Karativu- Sri Lanka's easternmost point |
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| Cannon at old Dutch fort overlooking the lagoon bridge at Batticaloa |
| Galle Fort |
| Railroad bridge on Palk Bay |
