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What is the longest River in Sri Lanka?
Mahaweli River. Length335 km
100
How many colors are there in Sri Lankan flag?
Green, Orange, Maroon and Yellow
100
Who drew this?
George Keyt
100
Who was ruling Anuradhapura Kingdom before king Dutugamunu took over after a war?
King Elara
100
Who is the current president in Sri Lanka?
Ranil Wickremesinghe
200
What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardenapura - Kotte
200
Name 4 main religions practiced in Sri Lanka?
Buddhism, Hindiusm,Christianity, Islam
200
Who was a well known pianist, photographer, filmmaker and critic from Sri Lanka. He was the leader of ‘43 Group
Lionel Wendt
200
Who are the three European nations that colonised Sri Lanka?
Portuguese, Dutch and British
200
What are some of other names Sri Lanka is known as?
Ceylon, Seelan, Serendib
300
Where is the Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka located?
Pinnawala
300
When did Sri Lanka win the Cricket World Cup?
1996 World Cup
300
Name one internationally renowned traditional dancer in Sri Lanka?
Chithrasena, Vajira, Pani Bharatha
300
When did Sri Lanka gain its independence from the British?
In February 4, 1948
300
What is the most sacred mountain in Sri Lanka
Adam's Peak
400
What is the northern most point of Sri Lanka
Point Pedro, Jaffna
400
Who brought tea to Sri Lanka? The person, not the people.
James Taylor
400
Name one Hollywood film that was filmed in Sri Lanka?
'Bridge on the River Kwai', 'Indiana Jones: Temple of the Doom', Ordinary Magic
400
Name one of the leaders who fought for the independence of Sri Lanka.
Mr. D. S. Senanayake, Sir Ponnambalam Ramanadan , Sir D.B. Jayathilaka, Mr. F. R. Senanayake, Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam
400
What is the national sport of Sri Lanka?
Volleyball
500
What is the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka?
Pidurutalagala at 8,281 feet (2,524 metres)
500
Name one national holiday for each religion in Sri Lanka
Christmas, Easter, Thai Pongal, Mahasivarathri Day , Ramadan, Id Ul-Fitr, Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
500
Who won the 2022 Booker Prize?
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
500
What was the day Sri Lanka experienced the Tsunami that caused immense devastation?
December 26, 2004
500
Students in Sri Lanka can receive a free education until they graduate from university. Who was the pioneer to establish that?
Mr. C.W.W. Kannangara