| Capital | Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte |
|---|---|
| Population | 21 916 000 inh. |
| Area | 65 610 km² |
| Population density | 334.0 inh./km² |
| Local time | --:-- |
| Language(s) | Tamil, Sinhalese |
| Political system | Unitary semi-presidential constitutional republic |
| National anthem | Sri Lanka Matha (Mother Sri Lanka) |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Maritime borders | Indian Ocean |
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What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is the capital of Sri Lanka.