Sri Lanka is an island nation in Asia with a population of 21.4M and an area of 65,610 km². Its capital is Colombo, Sinhala is the official language, and it is a republic. Sri Lanka is a member of the Commonwealth.
Key facts
ContinentAsia
CapitalColombo
Population21.4M
Area65,610 km²
LanguageSinhala
ReligionBuddhism
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencySri Lankan Rupee
GDP/capita$3800
Independence1948
Geography
Island nationHas coastlineMountains above 3,000 m
Oceans / SeasIndian, Bay of Bengal
History & Culture
Colonised by United Kingdom
Economy & Resources
AgricultureTea, Rice, Coconut
Memberships
Commonwealth
🎯 How to identify Sri Lanka in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Sri Lanka efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
✅ Yes
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of Commonwealth?
✅ Yes
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