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Sri Lanka quiz
We ask about Sri Lanka in 7 quizzes: 4 trivia questions, 4 Explorer photos, the Asia map, outline, capital and flag. Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa are among its 4 photos.
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8 questions about Sri Lanka only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Sri Lanka at a glance
| Capital | Colombo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Location | Southern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of India |
| Population | 22 million (2025 estimate), 61st of 196 |
| Area | 65,610 km², 118th of 196 |
| People per km² | 336 |
| Land borders | None |
| Coastline | 1,340 km |
| Highest point | Pidurutalagala, 2,524 m |
| Official languages | Tamil and Sinhala |
| Currency | Sri Lankan rupee |
| Flag colours | yellow, green, orange and maroon |
| Independence | 1948, from the United Kingdom |
| Calling code | +94 |
| Largest cities | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (legislative capital) (103,000), Colombo (633,000) |
| Terrain | Mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October) |
| Where the name comes from | The name is composed of the Sanskrit words shri (happiness or holiness) and lanka (island); the former name Serendib was an Arabic derivation of the Sanskrit word simhaladvipa, or "island of the place of lions;" the former name Ceylon came from the Sanskrit simha, or "lion" |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Sri Lanka has no land borders, only 1,340 km of coastline. Sri Lanka is only 118th by area yet 61st by population, with 336 people to every km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
4 in Explorer
An ancient rock fortress rising sheer from the jungle.
Photo: Gayomiw / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A medieval Sinhalese capital of brick palaces and giant carved Buddhas.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A lakeside Buddhist temple housing a relic of the Buddha.
Photo: Pierre André Leclercq / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Five painted cave temples beneath a rock, with a golden Buddha at the entrance.
Photo: Jolle / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
6| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Colombo? | Sri Lanka |
| Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the official capital of which country? | Sri Lanka |
| What was Sri Lanka called until 1972? | Ceylon |
| What currency does Sri Lanka use? | Rupee |
| Sri Lanka lies off the coast of which country? | India |
| Which language is official in Sri Lanka alongside Tamil? | Sinhala |
Sri Lanka in our quizzes
India is a wrong choice for Colombo and again for Sri Lanka's flag and outline. India, the Maldives and Bhutan sit beside Sri Lanka in the flag round. For the outline, the other choices are the Maldives, India and Indonesia. India and the Maldives are on both lists.
Trivia asks: “What was Sri Lanka called until 1972?” The answer is Ceylon. It also asks: “What currency does Sri Lanka use?” (Rupee). Explorer pins 4 photos in Sri Lanka; Temple of the Tooth and Dambulla cave temple are marked hard.
Every Sri Lanka question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
Which continent is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is in Asia.
What is the population of Sri Lanka?
About 22 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has no land borders.
What is the highest point in Sri Lanka?
Pidurutalagala, at 2,524 m.
What is the official language of Sri Lanka?
There are 2: Tamil and Sinhala.