Sri Lanka
Currency
• The official currency of Sri Lanka is
the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
• Coins: Available in denominations of
1, 2, 5, and 10 rupees.
• Banknotes: Commonly used
denominations include 20, 50, 100,
500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 rupees.
Banking System
• Central Bank: The Central Bank of Sri
Lanka (CBSL) regulates the financial
sector.
• Major Banks: Commercial Bank of Ceylon,
Hatton National Bank, Bank of Ceylon,
and Sampath Bank.
• Services: Retail banking, corporate
banking, investment banking, and
microfinance.
• Recent Developments: Digital banking
initiatives and financial inclusion efforts.
Stock Market
Main Exchange: Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
Key Index: All Share Price Index (ASPI).
Market Structure: Equities, debt securities, unit trusts, and ETFs.
Recent Trends: Growth sectors, foreign investment, and market performance.
Culture
• Ethnic Diversity: Sinhalese, Tamils,
Moors, and Burghers.
• Language: Sinhala and Tamil are
official languages; English is widely
used.
• Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,
and Christianity.
• Festivals: Sinhala and Tamil New Year,
Vesak, Diwali, and Eid.
Sports
Popular Sports: Cricket,
rugby, football, volleyball.
Achievements: Sri Lanka
won the Cricket World Cup in
1996.
Sports Infrastructure: Cricket
stadiums, sports clubs, and
training facilities.
Emerging Sports: Athletics,
swimming, and weightlifting.