Ancient bridge (Adam's Bridge) in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. Photos Courtesy of N.A.S.A

• Population: 19.4 million (UN, 2005)
• Capital: Colombo (commercial), Sri Jayawardenepura
• Area: 65,610 sq km (25,332 sq miles)
• Major languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English
• Major religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
• Monetary unit: Sri Lankan rupee
• Main exports: Clothing and textiles, tea, gems, rubber, coconuts

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