SRI LANKA MAP

About Sri Lanka Map

This map shows Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia with a population of about 22 million. The country is divided into nine provinces: Northern, North Central, Northwest, Western, Central, Eastern, Southern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa. The administrative capital is Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, the largest city near Colombo. The Western Province is the most populous, while the Northern and Eastern Provinces have a significant Tamil population. The ethnic composition includes about 75% Sinhalese, 15% Tamils ​​and 9% Moors. Sinhala and Tamil are the official languages, and Buddhism is the dominant religion, followed by Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Major cities such as Kandy, Galle, Jaffna and Batticaloa are important cultural and economic centers. Rivers, major roads and province boundaries are clearly marked on the map, which shows the diverse geography from the coastal plains to the central highlands. Sri Lanka's rich culture and natural beauty are reflected in all of its regions.