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Sri Lanka
Ceylon Tea and Golden Beaches
Overview
A teardrop-shaped island off India's southern tip, packed with ancient Buddhist temples, colonial hill stations, pristine beaches, and legendary Ceylon tea.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Southern Asia
Land Area
65,610 km²
Capital
Colombo
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Currencies
Sri Lankan rupee (Rs රු)
At a Glance
48
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
27
Freedom
74
Security
44
Life Expectancy
77.2 yrs
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Urbanization
19%
Cost Index
29
Housing Index
12
Healthcare Access
29/100
Climate
Average Temperature
25.3°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Eravur Town 28.2°C
2 Valvedditturai 28.2°C
3 Talpe 27.4°C
4 Kurunegala District 27.1°C
5 Devinuwara 27°C
Cities
Akurana Badulla Badulla District Battaramulla South Beruwala Delthota Devinuwara Doluwa Ella Town Eravur Town Ganga Ihala Korale Hanguranketa
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 29
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 12
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 30.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 36.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 12/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 4/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 44 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 22
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.64% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 38 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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