Sri Lanka - the "drop in the Indian Ocean"

Sri Lanka has been a presidential republic since 1978.

Capital: Colombo with approx. 753,000 inhabitants

Population: approx. 20.3 million, of which a good 74% are Sinhalese; the second largest population group are the Tamils with about 18%.

Highest point: Pidurutalagala, 2,534 m

Lowest point: Indian Ocean, 0 m

Area: 65,610 km². This roughly corresponds to the size of Bavaria or Ireland.

Language: mainly Sinhalese and Tamil; English is the language of commerce and education

Religion: 69% Buddhist, 15% Hindu, 7.6% Muslim, 6.8% Christian

Local time: CET 4.5 h.

There is no changeover between summer and winter time in Sri Lanka.

The time difference to Central Europe is 4.5 hours in winter and 3.5 hours in summer.

International telephone code: 94

Internet ID:.lk

Mains voltage: 230/240 V, 50 Hz. Three-pin round plugs are used in Sri Lanka, the light bulbs have a bayonet socket.

The tropical island is the hub between the Indian, Asian, Arabic and European regions. The country's economy is driven by the famous Ceylon Tea, which is grown in the highlands around Nuwara Eliya. Furthermore, rubber production, which can be found mainly in the southwest of the island, is gaining in importance.

Of course, tourism also plays an important role in the country's economy. Due to its long history, closely linked to Buddhism, you can visit and explore magnificent temple complexes, hidden rock monasteries and museums.

Soar to the "City Above the Clouds" and tea plantations in the highlands, or enjoy the palm-fringed beaches of the southwest coast. Due to its island location near the equator, Sri Lanka has a tropical monsoon climate with daily temperatures of 35 to 40°C and humidity of 80 to 90%.r Text