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Country Profile |
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Sri Lanka
is an island situated off the southern tip of India separated from the
Palk Straits. Latitude 5°55' to 9°55' N and Longitude 79°42' to 81°52'E. |
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Area |
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65,606 sq km |
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Capital |
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Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte |
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Commercial Capital |
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Colombo |
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International Airport |
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Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake 34 km from the city centre |
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Sea Ports |
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Port of Colombo,Port of Galle, Port of Trincomalee |
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Population |
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19,408,635 (2001 Estimate) |
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Population Density |
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319 persons per sq km |
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Life Expectancy |
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72 years |
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Literacy |
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92% |
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Ethnic Groups |
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Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Tamils 13.9%, Indian Tamils 4.6%, Moor 7.2%, Other 0.5% |
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Religious Groups |
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Buddhists 70%, Hindus 15%, Muslims 8%, Christians 7% |
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Gross Domestic Product |
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US$ 92 billion |
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Per Capita GDP |
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US$ 1,972 billion (2008
Estimate) |
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Exports |
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Garments and Textiles, Gems, Jewellery, Tea, Rubber, Coconut |
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::: Updated on 2010.04.22 ::: |
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