Culture
What is the official religion for Sri Lanka?
Buddhism
which continent is Sri Lanka located in?
Asia
When did Sri Lanka receive independence?
4th February 1948
In December 2004 Sri Lanka suffered severe damage and loss of life from which force of nature?
Tsunami
What are the two main political parties in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is known for exporting tea, coffee, rubber and cinnamon, but only one of them is native to the island. Which one?
Cinnamon
what ocean surrounds Sri Lanka?
Indian ocean
Sri Lanka's original name of Ceylon comes from Ceilão, which was given to the island in 1505 by settlers from which European country?
Portugal
Cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka. Whom did they beat in 1996 to win the World Cup?
Australia
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
What is the national sport of Sri Lanka?
Volleyball
Where is the elephant orphanage located?
What is the name of King Kasyapa's Fortress?
Lion's Rock
What is the legislative capital city of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
Who was the first executive president?
J. R. Jayewardene
who wrote the sri lankan national anthem?
Ananda Samarakoon
What is the longest river in Sri Lanka?
River Mahaweli
What was the 1st kingdom in Sri Lanka and who ruled it?
Anuradhapura, King Pandukabhaya
Where in Sri Lanka do the Vedhas live?
Mahiyanganaya
Who was the first female prime minister?
Sirimavo Bandaranaike
what are the 3 main classical dance styles in Sri Lanka?
Kandyan (උඩරට නැටුම්), Ruhunu, and Sabaragamuwa.
How many districts are there in Sri Lanka?
25
Who was ruling Anuradhapura Kingdom before king Dutugamunu took over after a war?
King Elara
Name one Hollywood film at was filmed in Sri Lanka
'Bridge on the River Kwai', 'Indiana Jones: Temple of the Doom'
when did the sri lankan civil war end?
May 18, 2009