Sri Lanka at a Glance
Demographics
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The population of Sri Lanka is roughly 21.7 million with annual population growth rate of 1.14%
Geography
- Coordinates: 7°N 81°E
- Area: 65,612 sq km
- Coastline: 1340 km
- Largest City: Colombo
An island southeast of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is strategically located close to major shipping lanes.
Education
Literacy rate
Youth literacy rate
Health
Life Expectancy (Years)
Health
Life Expectancy (Years)
Male
Female
Transport
Km of paved roads
Tourist
Fastest growing cities
Travel
Top country to travel lonely planet
Economic Indicators
GDP Rate
2022 Q1
CSE Performance ASPI
22 September 2023
Inflation
Month
Point to Point
Annual Average
Exchange Rate
(22 September 2023)
| Currency | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|
| USD | 0LKR | 0LKR |
| GBP | 0LKR | 0LKR |
| Year / Month | Amount / LKR Bn | |
|---|---|---|
| Governement Revenue & Grant | Jan-Oct 2022 | 1588.3 |
| Government Expenditure | Jan-Oct 2022 | 3235 |
| Overall Budget Deficit | Jan-Oct 2022 | -1,646.7 |