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Sri Lanka

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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

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Languages

Sinhala

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Continent

Asia

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Population

21.80 million

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Capital City

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte

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Best Time to Visit

December to March for the west & south coast and hill country; April/May to September for the east coast

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Drinkable Tap Water

No

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Religion

Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity

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Plug Type

Type D, Type M

Safety

Overall Safety

7.0/10

Solo Female Travel

6.0/10

LGBTQ Safety

5.0/10

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

Cost of Living

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