Sri Lanka

Map of Sri Lanka

Key facts

  • Joined Commonwealth:1948
  • Capital:Colombo
  • Population:19,299,000 (2007)
  • GDP p c growth:3.7% p.a. 1990–2005
  • Official language:Sinhala, Tamil
  • Time:GMT plus 5:30hr
  • Currency:Sri Lanka rupee (SLRs)