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Complete details about Sri Lanka in Asia with capital city Colombo
| Country Name | Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka/Ilankai) |
| Country Code | LKA |
| Capital City | Colombo |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Southern and Central Asia |
| Independence Year | 1948 |
| Population | 18827000 |
| Surface Area | 65610.0 |
| Life Expectancy | 71.8 years |
| GNP | 15706.0 (old 15091.0) |
| Government Form | Republic |
Spoken Languages |
Mixed Languages (19.6%) Singali [official] (60.3%) Tamil [official] (19.6%) |
Major Cities |
Colombo, Western (population 645000) Dehiwala, Western (population 203000) Moratuwa, Western (population 190000) Jaffna, Northern (population 149000) Kandy, Central (population 140000) Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Western (population 118000) Negombo, Western (population 100000) |
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| From @vidulaj on Sat Feb 23 10:14:38 EST 2019 Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win https://t.co/H0sxEf0r8M |
| From @shashika24 on Sat Feb 23 10:14:35 EST 2019 RT @bhogleharsha: We knew of the undeniable class of Kusal Mendis. But this Oshada Fernando can bat! Many heroes for Sri Lanka, especially? |
| From @ellawanderlustx on Sat Feb 23 10:14:33 EST 2019 New blog post on our time in amazing Ella town, Sri Lanka! https://t.co/ONAwivyTjy https://t.co/ESOPKgN2w8 |
| From @ZafriZee on Sat Feb 23 10:14:32 EST 2019 RT @ICC: Before Sri Lanka, only Australia and England had won away Test series in South Africa. #SAvSL REPORT ? https://t.co/za0qRRWNu9 ht? |
| From @JeelanPrince on Sat Feb 23 10:14:26 EST 2019 Year 2019: - India won a Test series in Aus - West Indies won a Test series v Eng - Sri Lanka wins a Test series i? https://t.co/MhbNp9K2f4 |
| From @VEntertain321 on Sat Feb 23 10:14:19 EST 2019 https://t.co/65ezRtveHv #AK4DelhiStatehood #ValueYourTimeSaysStRamRahim #AFGvIRE #NamumkinAbMumkinHai? https://t.co/Y2Wd61O2rJ |
| From @MohammadAhsanM6 on Sat Feb 23 10:14:05 EST 2019 RT @ICC: ? HISTORIC WIN FOR SRI LANKA ? Unbeaten fifties from Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis on the third morning help the visitors regi? |
| From @ShortThirdMan on Sat Feb 23 10:13:52 EST 2019 RT @SampathStats: AFGHANISTAN 273/2 in 19.2 overs ? The highest team total in Twenty20 cricket. RCB (263/5) vs PWI in 2013 and Australia (? |
| From @asif_md_07 on Sat Feb 23 10:13:45 EST 2019 RT @RusselArnold69: Oru naal oru aala puli thoratha avan meda thaandi sarivula paanji kodiya pudichi thonga, andha kodi paambu nu theriya,? |
| From @naif_sultan on Sat Feb 23 10:13:44 EST 2019 RT @irbishi: Ayubowan Sri Lanka. So many seniors missing. Yet @OfficialSLC are the first Asian team to win a series in South Africa. One of? |
| From @im_naddy on Sat Feb 23 10:13:34 EST 2019 RT @RusselArnold69: Oru naal oru aala puli thoratha avan meda thaandi sarivula paanji kodiya pudichi thonga, andha kodi paambu nu theriya,? |
| From @ajithku44580363 on Sat Feb 23 10:13:33 EST 2019 RT @RusselArnold69: Oru naal oru aala puli thoratha avan meda thaandi sarivula paanji kodiya pudichi thonga, andha kodi paambu nu theriya,? |
| From @sasi8128 on Sat Feb 23 10:13:31 EST 2019 RT @Sportskeeda: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2019, Test Series: Scintillating Sri Lanka overpower and outplay the Proteas to create history h? |
| From @RMundayur on Sat Feb 23 10:13:31 EST 2019 RT @benjonescricket: If we use the Elder Wand ranking system, as you know we should, then: - India were No.1, went to SA and lost - SA th? |
| From @notty_shabz on Sat Feb 23 10:13:27 EST 2019 RT @ESPNcricinfo: Sri Lanka do what no subcontinent side has done before, here are the best numbers from an unforgettable series win in one? |