Sri Lanka Flag
Sri Lanka's national flag, often known as the Sinha Flag or Lion Flag, depicts a golden lion holding a kastane sword in its right forepaw against a maroon backdrop. The lion symbolizes the Sinhalese community, and the maroon color symbolizes the country's old Sinhalese Kingdom.
The flag contains four gold bo leaves, one in each corner, and is surrounded by gold. These leaves symbolize the Buddhist ideals of mett (kindness), karu (compassion), mudit (empathetic delight), and upeksh (equanimity).
The flag also has two vertical stripes of equal width in teal and orange. The orange stripe depicts the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, which includes both Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils. The Sri Lankan Moors are represented by the green stripe (Muslims of Sri Lanka). The golden yellow border depicts the country's numerous minority communities.
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Country information
Sri Lanka is a country located in South Asia, bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and west, and by India to the north and east. It is a country with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. Sri Lanka is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to beaches and coastlines.
The history of Sri Lanka dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 5000 BC. The country has a long and complex history, with a mix of South Asian, Sinhalese, Tamil, and other influences. Sri Lanka gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.
Today, Sri Lanka is a lower-middle-income country with a small and diversified economy. The country is known for its manufacturing industry, as well as for its production of agricultural products such as rice, tea, and rubber. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil, and the country has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.
| Independent | Yes |
| Country codes | LK, LKA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Official languages | Sinhala, Tamil |
| Religion | 70.2% Buddhism, 12.6% Hinduism, 9.7% Islam, 7.4% Christianity, 0.1% Other/None |
| Capital city | Colombo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (SLST) |
| Member of | United Nations |
| Commonwealth of Nations | |
| Population | 21,645,318 (2023) |
| Population density | 341 per Km2 (884 people per mi2) |
| Urban Population | 18.4 % of the population is urban (3,945,488 people in 2020) |
| Migrants (net) | -97,986 |
| Median age | 34.0 years |
| Total area | The total land area is 62,710 Km2 (24,212 sq. miles) |
| Highest point | Pidurutalagala on Sri Lanka (2 524 m, 8 281 ft) |
| Lowest point | Indian Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 4,013 (World Bank, 2021) |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු, LKR) |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Internet TLD | .lk, .இலங்கை, .ලංකා (click here to find and register domain name) |
| Country Wikipedia Page | Sri Lanka Wikipedia Page |
Main Cities by Population in Sri Lanka
| # | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombo | 648,034 |
| 2 | Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 219,827 |
| 3 | Moratuwa | 185,031 |
| 4 | Jaffna | 169,102 |
| 5 | Negombo | 137,223 |
| 6 | Pita Kotte | 118,179 |
| 7 | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 115,826 |
| 8 | Kandy | 111,701 |
| 9 | Trincomalee | 108,420 |
| 10 | Kalmunai | 100,171 |
| 11 | Galle | 93,118 |
| 12 | Point Pedro | 89,810 |
| 13 | Batticaloa | 86,742 |
| 14 | Katunayaka | 84,643 |
| 15 | Valvedditturai | 78,205 |
| 16 | Matara | 76,254 |
| 17 | Battaramulla South | 75,633 |
| 18 | Dambulla | 66,716 |
| 19 | Maharagama | 66,576 |
| 20 | Kotikawatta | 64,565 |
| 21 | Anuradhapura | 60,943 |
| 22 | Vavuniya | 60,176 |
| 23 | Kolonnawa | 58,076 |
| 24 | Hendala | 56,978 |
| 25 | Ratnapura | 47,832 |
| 26 | Badulla | 47,587 |
| 27 | Puttalam | 45,661 |
| 28 | Devinuwara | 45,000 |
| 29 | Welisara | 41,306 |
| 30 | Kalutara | 38,000 |
| 31 | Bentota | 37,000 |
| 32 | Matale | 36,462 |
| 33 | Homagama | 34,664 |
| 34 | Beruwala | 34,250 |
| 35 | Panadura | 33,735 |
| 36 | Mulleriyawa | 33,540 |
| 37 | Kandana | 33,424 |
| 38 | Ja Ela | 32,175 |
| 39 | Wattala | 30,725 |
| 40 | Peliyagoda | 30,717 |
| 41 | Kelaniya | 28,846 |
| 42 | Kurunegala | 28,571 |
| 43 | Nuwara Eliya | 25,775 |
| 44 | Gampola | 24,730 |
| 45 | Chilaw | 24,712 |
| 46 | Eravur Town | 22,982 |
| 47 | Hanwella Ihala | 22,918 |
| 48 | Weligama | 22,179 |
| 49 | Vakarai | 21,000 |
| 50 | Kataragama | 20,935 |
| 51 | Ambalangoda | 20,133 |
| 52 | Ampara | 18,348 |
| 53 | Kegalle | 17,962 |
| 54 | Hatton | 15,073 |
