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Fast Facts about Sri Lanka

These are some of the fast facts about the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka that students would like to know when they decide on pursuing higher studies in Sri Lanka.

The information on Sri Lanka provided here is meant for students who want to have a rough idea about Sri Lanka at the first glance itself.

Capital of Sri Lanka: Sri Jayawardenepura

Commercial Capital: Colombo

Largest city: Colombo

Total Area of Sri Lanka: 65,525 sq. K.Ms.

Language(s): Sinahala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka.

Government: Democratic Socialist Republic
President: Mahinda Rajapakshe
Prime Minister: Ratnasisri Wickremnayake

Population: 19 million.

Literacy rate: 91%.

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee

Calling code: +94

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