Which continent is Sri Lanka found in?
ASIA!!
Which ocean surrounds the island?
INDIAN OCEAN
Which religions are represented on the flag?
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
What is the national flower of Sri Lanka?
Blue water lily
How could you describe Sri Lanka’s climate?
The climate is tropical with monsoon seasons. The north is in a dry zone, the south is in a wet zone. The north can experience droughts.
Name 2 popular dishes in Sri Lanka.
Dhal curry and Kottu stir fries
Name two natural resources that Sri Lanka exports to other countries.
Any two of the following: tobacco, coffee, tea leaves, sugar cane, cinnamon and gemstones.
Name one thing which has impacted numbers of some animals in Sri Lanka.
loss of habitat or poaching.
Name three land mammals native to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan elephant, Sri Lankan sloth bear, Sri Lankan leopard, grizzled giant squirrel, wild water buffalo.
When is Sri Lanka's Independence Day celebration?
February 4th
What is the name of the highest mountain peak in Sri Lanka?
Pidurutalagala
How many capital cities doen Sri Lanka have? What are they called?
Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
What was Sri Lanka formerly known as?
Ceylon
