Sri Lanka
Overview
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea. It is geographically separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait.
Sri Lanka - Quick Facts
Languages
Sinhala
Continent
Asia
Population
21.80 million
Capital City
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Best Time to Visit
December to March for the west & south coast and hill country; April/May to September for the east coast
Drinkable Tap Water
No
Religion
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Plug Type
Type D, Type M
Safety
Travel Advisory
Level 2 - Exercise increased caution
Sri Lanka is generally safe for travelers but caution should be exercised in crowded places due to petty crime.
Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing
Budget
Currency
Rs - Sri Lankan Rupee
Places to Visit in Sri Lanka
Experiences
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