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Sri Lanka — silhouette, capital and facts
Sri Lanka is in Asia and its capital is Colombo. With about 22 million people and 65,610 km², it ranks 120th in area and 59th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Sri Lanka, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Colombo
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 22 million
- Area
- 65,610 km²
- Language
- Sinhala and Tamil
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee
- Flag colors
- yellow, red, green, orange
Borders
Sri Lanka has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
Fun facts about Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka is among the world's leading tea exporters, and Ceylon tea is known worldwide.
- Sigiriya, a fortress atop a rock nearly 200 m high, was built in the 5th century.
- The island has one of Asia's largest wild elephant populations and the famed Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
Which continent is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is in Asia.
Which countries border Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has no land border with any other country: it is an island or an archipelago.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Sri Lanka?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Sri Lanka is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is among the world's leading tea exporters, and Ceylon tea is known worldwide. Sigiriya, a fortress atop a rock nearly 200 m high, was built in the 5th century. The island has one of Asia's largest wild elephant populations and the famed Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
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