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Sri Lanka

country · Sri Lanka

Overview

Sri Lanka is a country in Asia, with its capital at Colombo.

Key facts

CountrySri Lanka
CurrencyLKR

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

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.