QUICK FACTS
Continent: Asia Size: 65,610 km² Capital: Colombo Currency: Sri Lankan rupee President: Mahinda Rajapaksa Highest point: 2,524 m Lowest point: 0 m (Indian Ocean) Largest town/city: Colombo - population=685 246 |
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Overview
Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) is also known as the 'Teardrop of India' because of its position underneath India and the fact that it is shaped like a teardrop.
It is a beautiful place to spend a while exploring and experiencing all the different types of food and beautiful rainforests.