Sri Lanka

Name: Sri Lanka
Address: South Asia, Sri Lanka

South Asia, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

People from Sri Lanka are called:

Male/General:

Sri Lankan

Pronunciation:

/ˌsriː ˈlæŋkən/

Quick Facts

Population:: 21,893,579 (2024 est.)
Country:: Sri Lanka
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Sanskrit 'Sri' (resplendent) and 'Lanka' (island). Formerly Ceylon.

About Sri Lanka

Capital city: Colombo (commercial); Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative).
Island nation in the Indian Ocean.
Known for tea production, ancient Buddhist sites, and beaches.
Diverse ecosystem with tropical forests and wildlife.
Rich cultural heritage spanning over 3,000 years.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

India

northwest of Sri Lanka

People are called:

Indian

Maldives

southwest of Sri Lanka

People are called:

Maldivian

Bangladesh

north of Sri Lanka

People are called:

Bangladeshi

Quick Facts

Population:: 21,893,579 (2024 est.)
Country:: Sri Lanka
Region:: South Asia

Explore Sri Lanka

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