Sri Lanka
country · Sri Lanka
Overview
Sri Lanka is a country in Asia, with its capital at Colombo.
Key facts
| Country | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Currency | LKR |
About the country
Sri Lanka lies in Asia.
Its capital is Colombo.
Practical information
You will pay in LKR (Rupee).
The main language spoken is Sinhala.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Sri Lanka. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Sri Lanka
Bigger destinations to explore in Sri Lanka include Galle, Kandy, Katunayaka, Negombo, Hendala, Ja Ela, Kandana, Colombo, Wattala and Weligama. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Sri Lanka, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Sri Lanka
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Getting around Sri Lanka
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.