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| Full Name: | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Commercial Capital: | Colombo |
| Area: | 65,610 square km / 25,332 square miles |
| Population: | 20.33 Million |
| People: | 74% Sinhalese | 15% Tamils | 9% Moor | 2% other |
Must Knows when visiting Sri Lanka
History
The history of Sri Lanka goes back to prehistoric times. Archaeological findings indicate that the island was inhabited as early as 500,000 years ago.
Legend has it that the forefather of the Sinhalese, the north indian prince Vjaya
entered the island about 540 BC together with 700 followers. 180 generations of
Ceylonese kings followed and governed the country for more than 2000 years.
architecture and visual arts developed at their zenith during the bloom of Buddhism.
May of Dagobos and ruins which can still be seen today originate from this time.
Airports
International
Colombo Bandaranaike (CMB) (Katunayake) 29km (19 miles) north of Colombo
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) 70km east of Tangalle
Domestic
Ratmalana (RML) is a primarily domestic airport serving the city of Colombo – 18km
south of Colombo
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