Asia
Sri Lanka Flag
The lion with a sword represents the Sinhalese people and bravery. The sword represents authority. Green stands for Islam, orange for Hinduism, and the gold border for Buddhism.
Capital
Colombo
Continent
Asia
Population
22.0 million
Flag symbolism
The lion with a sword represents the Sinhalese people and bravery. The sword represents authority. Green stands for Islam, orange for Hinduism, and the gold border for Buddhism.
Did you know?
Sri Lanka is the world's largest exporter of cinnamon.