Sri Lanka at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
22.0M
Population
Colombo
Capital
Southern Asia
Region
LKR
Sri Lankan rupee
Sinhala, Tamil
Languages
Colombo
Local Time Zone
+94
Calling Code
Left
Driving Side
Type D,G
Power Plug
119
Emergency Number
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in Sri Lanka
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736 stays
Colombo
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51
641 stays
Negombo
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59
616 stays
Galle
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55
525 stays
Mirissa
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47
477 stays
Nuwara Eliya
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47
462 stays
Hikkaduwa
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55
403 stays
Unawatuna
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43
376 stays
Sigiriya
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47
334 stays
Ella
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63
307 stays
Tangalle
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61
274 stays
Yala
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63
222 stays
Bentota
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50
197 stays
Anuradhapura
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63
827 stays
Kandy
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36
145 stays
Trincomalee
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28
127 stays
Weligama
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125 stays
Matara
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36
Udawalawe
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33
Top-Rated Hotels in Sri Lanka
Highest guest scores — curated from 8,377 properties
Travel Guides for Sri Lanka
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Itinerary
Colombo Itinerary Guide
📍 Colombo
Food
Colombo Food Guide
📍 Colombo
Hidden Gems
Colombo Hidden Gems Guide
📍 Colombo
Budget
Colombo Budget Guide
📍 Colombo
First Timer
Colombo First Timer Guide
📍 Colombo
Food
Ella Food Guide
📍 Ella
Itinerary
Ella Itinerary Guide
📍 Ella
Food
Galle Food Guide
📍 Galle