Important Information’s about Sri Lanka
Geography
An Island of approx
65,610sq km. Sri Lanka
lies in the Indian Ocean off the Southern tip
of the coast of the India.
It lies between 5 .55, and 9.55, north of the equator and between eastern.
Longitudes 79 42’ and 81 52’
Climate
Average temperature is around 27oC in Colombo. Central hills
its feels cool, with temperature dropping 16oC, the southwest
monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central regions from May to
July, while the northeaster monsoon occurs in the north and east in December
and January.
Population
Nearly 19 million populations divide for 74% Sinhalese, 18%
Tamils, 8% Moors, Malays and Burghers.
Language
Sihala, Tamil, English is widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka.
Religion
Predominantly Buddhism but, also Hinduism, Islam and
Christianity.
International Airports
Bandaranayaike
international airport. Its only 33kmaway north of Colombo.
Mathala international airport
Currency
“Rupee” is used in Sri Lanka.
Notes used in island
Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500, Rs.1000, Rs.2000, and
5000
(Denominations are clearly marked in figures on both sides
of notes and stated in English in addition to Sinhala and Tamil)
Working days
Sri Lanka
works Five days a week. That’s Monday to Friday.
Working hours
Government offices 9.00am to
4.45pm
Banks 9.00am to 1.00pm
or 3p.m
Post offices 8.30am to 5.30pm
Holidays
In addition to Saturdays and Sundays and special public
holidays. The full moon Poya day of each month is a public holiday. All places
of entertainment and bars are closed on poya days.
Major exports
Tea Textile and garments, diamonds and jewellery, rubber
products and coconut products.
Tourist Police
Tourist police head office telephone number 011 2433744
Flight Information
Airport katunayake – 011 2252861 / 011 2255555
Tourist Information
Airport katunayake – 011 2252411
Social welfare red cross society – 011 2694487 / 011 2691095
Probation and chilled care service dept.
011 2248577 / 011 2327600
National Dangerous drugs control board 011 2868797
Fraud Bureau 011 2583512
Crimes 011 2691500
Ceylon Tourist Board o11 2437055
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