Capital: Colombo

Population: 21,098,161 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Official Languages: Sinhala, English, Tamil

Unofficial Languages: Other minority languages

Main Religion: Buddhism

Ethnic Groups: Sinhalese, Sri Lankan Tamil, Sri Lankan Moors, Indian Tamil, and others

Largest Cities: Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Mount Lavinia, Galkissa

Main Sport: Cricket, Rugby, Football, Water Sports

Political System: Republic