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. 
Area - 65,610 sq km
Capital - Sri Jayawardenapura, Kotte
Commercial Capital - Colombo
International Airport - Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake (34 km from the city)
Sea Ports - Port of Colombo, Port of Galle, Port of Trincomalee
Population – 21,324,791 (2008 )
Population Density - 325 persons per sq km
Life Expectancy - 72 years
Literacy - 92%
Ethnic Groups - Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Tamils 13.9%, Indian Tamils 4.6%, Moor 7.2%, Other 0.5%
Religious Groups - Buddhists 70%, Hindus 15%, Muslims 8%, Christians 7%
Gross Domestic Product - US$ 92 billion
Per Capita GDP - US$ 1,972 billion (2008 Estimate)
Exports - Garments and Textiles, Gems, Jewellery, Tea, Rubber, Coconut
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