Sri Lanka
Asia · Southern Asia
- Capital
- Colombo
Famous for
- Animal Sri Lankan elephant
- Food Kottu
- Festival Sinhala and Tamil New Year
- Landmark Sigiriya
- Sport Cricket
Three facts
Country
Sri Lanka was historically called Rathnadeepa, the "land of gems", and is famed for blue sapphires.
Capital: Colombo
Colombo's lotus-shaped tower rises 351.5 m, making it South Asia's tallest self-supported structure.
Flag
Sri Lanka's four bo leaves stand for loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.
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