Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, southeast of India. It is renowned for its ancient history, dating back over 3,000 years, and its rich cultural and natural diversity. The capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, while the largest city is Colombo. Sri Lanka's culture is a blend of indigenous, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences, reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and traditions. The country is known for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the sacred city of Anuradhapura and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Sri Lanka has remarkable biodiversity, with numerous natural reserves and national parks housing a wide range of flora and fauna. The economy is based on agriculture, tourism, and textiles. The country has a recent history of civil conflict, which ended in 2009, and is working towards building lasting peace and economic development. Population of Sri Lanka from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 21.7 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 21.8 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 21.9 million inhabitants. Capital (Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte): Population in 2020: About 115,826 inhabitants. (Note: Colombo is the largest city and commercial center). Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Colombo: ~707,000 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia: ~245,974 Moratuwa: ~207,755 Jaffna: ~169,102 Negombo: ~142,136 Pita Kotte: ~118,179 Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: ~115,826 Kandy: ~125,400 Trincomalee: ~108,420 Kalmunai: ~106,783 Administrative Divisions: Sri Lanka is divided into 9 provinces: Central Province, Northern Province, Eastern Province, Western Province, Southern Province, Uva Province, Sabaragamuwa Province, North Western Province, North Central Province. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $88.9 billion. 2019: About $84.0 billion. 2020: Approximately $81.1 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.4%. 2019: Approximately 4.8%. 2020: Estimated to be around 5.5%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 4.3%. 2019: Approximately 4.5%. 2020: Around 4.6%.