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Sri Lanka

Map of Sri Lanka

Key facts

  • Joined Commonwealth:1948
  • Capital:Colombo
  • Population:19,394,000 (2008)
  • GDP p c growth:3.9% p.a. 1990–2006
  • Official language:Sinhala, Tamil
  • Time:GMT plus 5:30hr
  • Currency:Sri Lanka rupee (SLRs)