| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | LK, LKA (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Capital city | Colombo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Member of | United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations |
| Population | 21,893,579 (2022) |
| Total area | 65,610 km2 |
| Highest point | Pidurutalagala on Sri Lanka (2,524 m, 8,281 ft) |
| Lowest point | Indian Ocean |
| GDP per capita | $ 12200 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු, LKR) |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Internet TLD | .lk, .இலங்கை, .ලංකා |