Sri Lanka map and facts
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka · Southern Asia, Asia. Capital: Colombo.
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Sri Lanka in magenta, neighbours in pink · ● capital
Sri Lanka in context
Sri Lanka is home to about 21.8 million people, 0.27% of the world's population, on 65,610 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 1 country: India.
Closest in size in Asia: compare Sri Lanka and Georgia. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Sri Lanka FAQ
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
About 21.8 million people (21,763,170), which ranks 61st of 197 countries.
How big is Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka covers 65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi), the 120th-largest country by area.
What continent is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is in Asia, in the Southern Asia subregion.
What countries border Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka borders 1 country: India.
What language is spoken in Sri Lanka?
Official or national languages: Sinhala, Tamil.