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Sri Lanka at a Glance
Known as Taprobane, Serendib, Ceylon and the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation located off the southern coast of India. Sri Lanka is well known for its natural beauty, climate and spices which attracted visitors, traders and tourists since ancient times. The island nation was an important trading post along the the historic spice route and the ancient maritime silk route, and is today strategically located along the East - West sea and air routes.
Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences within such a compact location.
Within an area of 65,610 sq.km. lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 1,330 km of coastline - much of it pristine, 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, and a culture that extends back in time over 2,500 years.
The National Flag of Sri Lanka
Emblem of Sri Lanka
The Map of Sri Lanka
National Bird : The Wali Kukula
(Gallus Lasseyapti)
National Tree : The Na tree
(Mesua ferrea)
National Flower : The Blue Water Lily
(Nymphaea stellata)
| Location | North Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50., East Longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52. |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 433km North to South, 226km East to West |
| Area | 65,610 sq.km |
| Coastline | 1,340km |
| Currency (Code) | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) |
| Independence | 4 February 1948 |
| Administrative Capital | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte |
| Commercial Capital | Colombo |
| Climate | Typically tropical, with a northeast monsoon (December to March), and a southwest monsoon (June to October) |
| Highest Mountain | Pidurutalagala, 2,524m |
| Highest Waterfall | Bambarakanda, 263m |
| National Parks and Nature Reserves Area | 8,000sq.km |
| Population | 20,966,00 (2015) |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.9% (2015) |
| Population Density | 334 people per sq km (2015) |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 74.9 (2014) |
| Literacy Rate | 93.3 (Female 92.6 Male 94.2) (2014) |
| Ethnic Groups | Sinhala 74.9%, Sri Lankan Tamil 11.1%, Sri Lankan Moor 9.3%, Indian Tamil 4.1%, Other 0.5% (2012) |
| Religions | Buddhist 70.1%, Hindu 12.6%, Muslim 9.7%, Roman Catholic & Christian 7.6%, Other 0.03% (2012) |
| GDP at current market price (US$ billion) | 82.3 (2015) |
| Per Capita GDP at Market Price (US$) | 3924 (2015) |
| GDP - real growth rate | 4.8% (2015) |
| GDP - composition, by sector of origin | Agriculture : 7.9%, industry : 26.2%, services : 56.6%, |
| Labor force | 8,973,000 (2015) |
| Labor force - by occupation | Agriculture : 28.2%, Industry : 26.0%, Services : 45.8% (2015) |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% (2015) |
| Inflation rate | 3.1 (2015) |
| Agriculture Exports | Tea, Rubber, Coconut, Spices, Vegetables, Unmanufactured Tobacco, Seafood |
| Industrial Exports | Textiles & Garments; Rubber Products; Petroleum Products; Gems & Jewelry; Food, beverages & Tobacco; Machinery & Mechanical Appliances; Printing Industry Products; Transport Equipment; Leather, Travel goods & Footwear; Ceramic products |
| Total exports | US$ 10,505 million (2015) |
| Exports Partners | USA 27%, Asia 17%, EU-Other 12%, UK 10%, Middle East 10% Germany 4%, Belgium 3%, Other 17% (2015) |
| Total imports | US$ 18,935 million (2015) |
| Main Imports | Vehicles, Fuels, Textile & Textile Articles, Medical & Pharmaceuticals, Home Appliances, Food & Beverages, Diamonds, Precious stone, Metals, Chemical Products, Fertilizer, Building Materials, Transport equipment, Machinery & Equipment |
| Import Partners | India 23%, China 20%, Middle East 8%, Singapore 6%, Asia- Other 17%, EU 9%, USA 2%, Other 15% (2015) |
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