Sri Lanka Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Common Name | Sri Lanka – /ˌʃɹi ˈlɑŋ.kə/ |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan(s) – noun, Sri Lankan – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1948 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 9 provinces |
| Total Population | 22.0 million (#61) with 19.2% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Colombo (capital city), Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte |
| Major Languages | Sinhala (official and national language) 87%, Tamil (official and national language) 29%, English 24% |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 67% of total population |
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $270.6 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $12,200 (#130) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 65,610 sq km / 25,332 sq mi (#122) with 1.5% water area |
| Geographic Region | Asia – Southern Asia |
| Bordering Countries | None |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Indian Ocean |
National Anthem: “Sri Lanka Matha” (Mother Sri Lanka)