72nd Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Celebrated in Washington D.C.
The 72nd Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence was celebrated at a special event organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC on 08 February 2020 at the University of the District of Columbia, with the participation of approximately 1000 members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community and other invited guests.
72nd Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrated in Washington DC
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC marked 72ndAnniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence by conducting an official ceremony at the Chancery premises in Washington DC on 04th February 2020.
Embassy in Washington DC commence work in the new year with a firm resolve
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC marked the ceremonial commencement of work in the new year 2020 with a special programme conducted at the chancery building on 02nd January 2020.
Embassy Christmas Carols and Celebrations bring Joy and Spirit of Humanity to All
On the occasion of celebrating the birth of the Jesus Christ, the Embassy staff together with their families and friends celebrated Christmas at the chancery premises in Washington DC on 22nd December 2019, in a spirit of unity and harmony.
Sri Lanka participates in Annual “Winternational” Embassy Showcase 2019, in Washington DC
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC participated in the 8th Annual "Winternational" Embassy Showcase held on 5th December 2019 at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC.
Sri Lanka Tourism and Destination promoted in the US
Sri Lanka tourism received a tremendous boost and strong acclamation from a group of leading travel agents and tour operators at a destination promotional event hosted by the Sri Lanka Embassy at its chancery premises in Washington DC on 14th November 2019.
Tweets by the President-elect Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Chairman of the Election Commission declaring the winner of the Presidential Elections 2019
Presidential Election – 2019 Final Results issued by the Department of Elections
Presidential Election – 2019 Final Results issued by the Department of Government Information
Sri Lankan performing artists and musicians felicitated in Washington DC
On an initiative taken by Ambassador Rodney Perera, the Sri Lankan Embassy hosted felicitation ceremony on 15th August 2019 at the chancery premises at which a group of iconic Sri Lankan performing and musical composers were honored and celebrated in recognition of their lifetime contribution for the Sri Lankan drama and music industry.
Officials at the U.S. State Department Witnesses a Scintillating Traditional Kandyan Drums Performance by the Sri Lankan Descent American Youth
A group of Sri Lankan descent American youth performed a traditional Kandyan Drums Orchestra at the 10th Annual Cultural Celebration organized by the South Asian American Employee Association of the U.S. Department of State on 01st of August 2019.
Sri Lanka is an island of no great size, yet it has an extraordinary number of facets. As Sir Arthur C Clarke remarked: “The Island of Sri Lanka is a small universe; it contains as many variations of culture, scenery, and climate as some countries a dozen times its size . . . I find it hard to believe that there is any country which scores so highly in all departments – which has so many advantages and so few disadvantages.” Lovely beaches, beautiful landscapes, impressive ruins, a vibrant culture and charming people.
| Official name: | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Government type: | Republic |
| Location: | Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50. north, longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52., 650km north of the equator |
| Dimensions: | 430km north to south, 225km east to west |
| Coastline: | 1,340km |
| Area: | 65,610km2 |
| Currency (code): | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Independence: | 4 February 1948 |
| Administrative capital: | Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Commercial capital: | Colombo |
| Administrative divisions: | 9 provinces; Central, North Central, North Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western, Eastern Province. |
| Climate: | Typically tropical, with a northeast monsoon (December to March) bringing rain and wet weather to the north and east, and a southwest monsoon (June to October) bringing rain and wet weather to the south and west |
| Terrain: | Mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior |
| Highest mountain: | Pidurutalagala, 2,524m |
| Highest waterfall: | Bambarakanda, 263m |
| National Flower | The Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea stellata). |
| National parks and nature reserves area: | 8,000sq.km |
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