Sri Lanka - Facts

Location: between 5 55' - 9 50' North latitude

79 42' - 81 53' East Longitude

Spatial propensities: 432 km (270 miles) North to South

224 km (140 miles) West to East

Highest elevation: 2524 m (8281 ft.)

Total area: 65,610

Temperature: Low country - min. 24.40 C - max. 31.70 C

Hill country: min. 17.10 C - max. 26.30 C

Annual rainfall (Average): 2020mm

Population: 20 217 000

Average literacy: 90.8%

(Key Social Indicators - Central Bank of Sri Lanka www.cbsl.gov.lk)