Sri Lankan Tropical Fruits
In Sri Lanka, this popular fruit grows in huge bunches in a variety of colours.
What are bananas?
The official currency of Sri Lanka.
What is the Sri Lankan Rupee?
This female singer became a world superstar with her hit "Manike Mage Hithe."
Who is Yohani?
This giant, spiky green fruit has a very strong smell.
What is a Durian?
This tall, flower-shaped building in Colombo is the tallest structure in the country.
What is The Lotus Tower (Nelum Kuluna)?
This is the name of the popular TV singing competition where many Sri Lankan stars get their start.
What is Derana Dream Star (or Sirasa Superstar)?
This fruit has a hard purple shell and sweet white segments inside.
What is a Mangosteen?
Sri Lankans use this popular app (owned by Meta) for almost all their texting and calling.
What is WhatsApp?
This genre of upbeat, rhythmic music is played at every Sri Lankan wedding and big party.
What is Baila?
This massive fruit can weigh up to 35kg and is often used as a meat substitute in "polos" curry.
What is Jackfruit?
This is the name of the main international airport where most tourists land.
What is Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)?
This Sri Lankan chef gained international fame as a judge on MasterChef Australia and for his "Hopper" pop-ups in London.
Who is Peter Kuruvita?
The name of this bright red fruit comes from the Malay word for "hair". It has a sweet white flesh once peeled.
What is a Rambutan?
This supermarket chain is famous for its "Grown with Love" campaign and fresh produce.
What is Keells?
This famous Sri Lankan "Jacqueline" became a major Bollywood movie star in India.
Who is Jacqueline Fernandez?