Sri Lanka ๐ฑ๐ฐ is a fascinating country located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region. Officially known as Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, it is home to roughly 21.9 million people and covers an area of about 65,610 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Sri Lanka โ its capital Colombo, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Sri Lanka on the map
Sri Lanka lies in Southern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 65,610 square kilometres, it ranks 124th in the world by total area.
Sri Lanka has a coastline as well as land borders with India โ a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Colombo serves as the capital โ the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Sri Lanka has to offer.
Map data ยฉ OpenStreetMap contributors
Population and languages of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to approximately 21.9 million residents โ the 61st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Sri Lankans.
Sri Lanka is multilingual: the languages spoken include Sinhala and Tamil. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Sri Lanka rewards curiosity โ its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Sri Lanka
The official currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR, symbol Rs เถปเท). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Sri Lanka is +94. Websites from the country typically use the .lk internet domain.
If Sri Lanka came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Colombo) and population โ these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Sri Lanka shares borders with 1 country:
Fun facts about Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka's flag emoji is ๐ฑ๐ฐ โ its two-letter country code is LK and its three-letter code is LKA.
- Sri Lanka covers 65,610 kmยฒ, ranking 124th in the world by area.
- With about 21.9 million people, Sri Lanka holds the 61st spot in the world population ranking.
- Sri Lanka is a member state of the United Nations.
- Sri Lanka shares borders with 1 country.
Sri Lanka โ frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
- The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
- What is the population of Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka has a population of approximately 21,916,000 people, ranking 61st in the world.
- Where is Sri Lanka located?
- Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?
- The languages spoken in Sri Lanka include Sinhala and Tamil.
- What currency is used in Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR).
