Official name: Location:
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Currency (code): Commercial capital:
Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
Languages:
Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language) 18%, other 8% Note: English (a link language commonly) is used in government and spoken competently by about 15% of the population Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10% (2001 census)
Religion:
ABOUT SRI LANKA
Time zone: Electricity:
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still
Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50. north, longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52., 650km north of the equator Colombo
Sri Lanka Standard Time is five and a half hours ahead of GMT. (Allowance should be made for summer-time changes in Europe.) 230. 240 volts, 50 cycles AC. If you travel with a laptop computer bring a stabilizer
CURRENCY
COMMUNICATION
unspoilt.
The currency used is Sri Lankan Rupee. You can change dollars from the stalls situated at
Internet connection should be received via a dongle (around 3500LKR). Direct
Few places in the world can offer the traveler such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine
the Lobby of the airport. All most all the
Wi-Fi access is limited to Colombo city
beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences
banks and branches provide cash exchange
area. Most popular service providers are
service for USD, though they will reduce a
Mobitel and Dialog. It is better to buy a
percentage from the total amount exchanged
SIM card from the outlets situated in
as a commission. VISA and Master card
Airport lobby as soon as you arrive. Get
trailers are situated in all the cities, but if
all details about call rates before
you plan to visit county side it’s advised to
purchasing. 2G network would cover on
keep some extra money in LKR with you.
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G
American express dealer in Sri Lanka is
network covers on HSDPA 850 / 900 /
“Nation trust Bank”.
1700 / 1900 / 2100. There are two
flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and
within such a compact location. Within a mere area of65, 610 kilometers lie 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,330 kilometers of coastline - much of it pristine beach - 15 national parks showcasing an abundance of wildlife, nearly 500,000 acres of lush tea estates, 250 acres of botanical gardens, 350 waterfalls, 25,000 water bodies, to a culture that extends back to over 2,500 years. This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover refreshingly Sri Lanka!
Reference Link: http://www.cbsl.gov.lk/htm/english/_cei/er/ e_1.asp
options to fund to your mobile account, either pre-paid or postpaid