Sri Lanka is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of American Samoa.

How large and how populated is Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka covers approximately 67,240 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 21,781,800, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is associated with 10 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Sri Lanka?

The dataset links Sri Lanka with the following national parks: Adam's Bridge Marine National Park, Angammedilla National Park, Bundala National Park, Flood Plains National Park, Gal Oya National Park, Horowpathana National Park, Kumana National Park, Madhu Road National Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is associated with the following country or countries: Sri Lanka. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Eastern Province, North Central Province, North-Western Province, Northern Province, Southern Province, Uva Province. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Sri Lanka?

The official name of Sri Lanka is Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and its native name is ශ්රී ලංකා (Sinhala), இலங்கை (Tamil). These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is associated with the following language codes: si, ta, en, and with the time zone Asia/Colombo. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Sri Lanka defined as an island location?

Yes. Sri Lanka is classified as an island location. Island geography often gives a place a more distinct environmental and spatial profile, which can also influence how protected areas are distributed and understood.

What are the main country facts for Sri Lanka?

For Sri Lanka, the capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative), Colombo (executive), the largest city is Colombo, and the associated currency code is LKR. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Sri Lanka in geographic datasets?

Sri Lanka is identified by the ISO code LK and the country code LK. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Sri Lanka, and which ones are they?

Sri Lanka is associated with 10 national parks in the dataset: Adam's Bridge Marine National Park, Angammedilla National Park, Bundala National Park, Flood Plains National Park, Gal Oya National Park, Horowpathana National Park, Kumana National Park, Madhu Road National Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is associated with the following region or regions: Eastern Province, North Central Province, North-Western Province, Northern Province, Southern Province, Uva Province. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Sri Lanka National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas for Geographic Exploration

Sri Lanka offers a rich tapestry of protected natural landscapes, from coastal plains to highland reserves. This atlas provides a structured approach to understanding the geographic spread and mapped boundaries of its national parks and conservation areas. Explore the diverse terrains and conservation efforts across this tropical island nation, gaining insight into its unique regional geography and the distribution of its natural heritage.

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Sri Lanka National Parks and Protected Areas: Explore the Island's Diverse Conservation Landscapes

Explore national parks and protected areas throughout Sri Lanka's diverse island geography, encompassing its tropical climate and varied terrain. A country-level view serves as a valuable atlas entry point for understanding the regional distribution of these unique conservation landscapes in South Asia.

Sri Lanka is a tropical island nation in South Asia with a recorded history spanning over 3,000 years. Formerly known as Ceylon, it became independent in 1948 and adopted its current constitutional name in 1972. The country features diverse geography ranging from coastal plains to mountainous highlands and maintains a population exceeding 22 million.

Sri Lanka is a South Asian island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal and separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. With an area of approximately 67,240 km², the country has a population of about 23 million people. The population is predominantly Sinhalese, with significant Tamil and Moor minorities. Buddhism is the state religion. The country operates as a Democratic Socialist Republic with Colombo as its largest city and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte as the legislative capital.

Largest city:Colombo

Currency code:LKR

ISO code:LK

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Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (legislative), Colombo (executive)

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67,240 km²

Population

21,781,800 (2,024)

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Trace the mapped geography of Sri Lanka's diverse national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, from coastal plains to mountainous highlands.

National Parks in Sri Lanka: Browse Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes

Explore a comprehensive atlas of national parks and protected areas across Sri Lanka, highlighting its diverse island ecosystems, from dry zone forests to vital wetland conservation sites. This detailed country overview provides essential geographic context, allowing users to trace the distribution of conservation landscapes and plan deeper park discovery.

National parkNorth Western Province

Wilpattu National Park: Sri Lanka's Largest Protected Landscape and Wetland Atlas

Discover the unique willu system and mapped geography of this National Park.

Wilpattu National Park represents a significant protected area within Sri Lanka's North Western Province, recognized for its vast expanse and the distinctive natural sand-rimmed water basins known as willu. This atlas entry provides a deep dive into the park's geographic setting, focusing on its dry zone forest, coastal lowland terrain, and the critical wetland habitats that define its ecological importance. Understand the mapped boundaries and landscape character of Wilpattu National Park, a key site for conservation and natural discovery.

Area: 1,316.67 km²
Established: 1938
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Wilpattu National Park Protected Area

National parkSouthern Province

Bundala National Park: A Ramsar Wetland & UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Southern Province

Explore its unique coastal geography and mapped bird habitats.

Bundala National Park is a critical protected area situated in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, defined by its system of five shallow brackish lagoons, salt pans, and coastal dune ecosystems. Recognized globally as a Ramsar wetland and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it serves as a crucial wintering ground for migratory water birds, most famously large flocks of greater flamingos. The park's extremely low-lying coastal terrain, with unique palu tree forests on sand dunes, offers a distinct landscape for geographic discovery and understanding regional protected areas.

Area: 33.39 km²
Established: 1993
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Bundala National Park Protected Area

National parkNorth Central Province

Minneriya National Park: A Protected National Park in North Central Province

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Minneriya National Park is a designated national park offering unique protected landscape exploration within Sri Lanka's North Central Province. This entry provides structured data crucial for understanding the park's geographic features, its defined boundaries, and its significance as a protected area. Dive into the atlas context that illuminates the natural terrain and regional setting of Minneriya National Park.

Area: 88.894 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II

Minneriya National Park Protected Area

National parkNorthern Province

Adam's Bridge Marine National Park: Protected Coastal Landscape and Geographic Significance

Mapped marine geography and protected island ecosystems.

Adam's Bridge Marine National Park is a protected national park in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, notable for encompassing the legendary Adam's Bridge. This marine protected area safeguards critical shallow-water habitats, including seagrass meadows and sand dunes, which are vital for migratory birds, dugongs, and sea turtles. The park's unique geographic identity as a chain of limestone shoals and islands offers a distinct landscape for atlas-based discovery and understanding of coastal conservation significance.

Area: 190 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II

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National parkUva Province

Gal Oya National Park: Protected Landscape and Reservoir Geography in Uva Province

Explore savannah grasslands, elephant populations, and mapped terrain.

Gal Oya National Park presents a unique protected landscape within Uva Province, Sri Lanka. This national park is defined by its broad savannah grasslands, known as thalawa, interspersed with forested hills and the vast Senanayake Samudraya reservoir. Its varied topography, from lowlands to mountain peaks, offers a rich canvas for geographic exploration and understanding protected-area dynamics. The park's consistent visibility of elephant populations across these diverse terrains makes it a key site for wildlife observation within Sri Lanka's atlas of natural heritage.

Area: 259 km²
Established: 1954
IUCN: II

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National parkNorthern Province

Madhu Road National Park: Sri Lanka's Northern Province Dry Zone National Park

Explore protected landscapes and mapped geography.

Madhu Road National Park, situated in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, is a significant protected area defined by its dry zone ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. As one of the island's larger national parks, it offers critical habitat for diverse wildlife and represents an important component of northern Sri Lanka's conservation efforts. This page provides detailed atlas-style insights into the park's geography, mapped boundaries, and its ecological context within the region.

Area: 631 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II

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National parkEastern Province

Kumana National Park: Detailed Geographic and Protected Landscape Exploration

Mapped boundaries and regional context for this national park.

Delve into the protected landscape of Kumana National Park, a designated national park situated in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. This dedicated exploration surface provides detailed geographic information, helping you understand the park's mapped boundaries, surrounding terrain, and its significance within the regional context. It is designed for users seeking a structured understanding of protected areas and their place in the broader atlas.

Area: 356.64 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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National parkNorth Central Province

Flood Plains National Park: Sri Lanka's Vital Wetland and Elephant Corridor

Mapping the geography of its unique villus system and Mahaweli River flood plain.

Flood Plains National Park stands as a paramount protected wetland ecosystem in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, critically important as an elephant corridor along the Mahaweli River. The park's landscape is defined by its unique villus system, shallow swampy depressions that support extraordinary biodiversity and serve as vital feeding grounds for Asian elephants and migratory waterfowl. Understanding the mapped park boundaries and its regional geographic context reveals its significance in landscape-level conservation efforts within the Mahaweli basin.

Area: 173.5 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: II

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National parkNorth Central Province

Horowpathana National Park: Protected Landscape within North Central Province's Dry Zone

Explore its mapped boundaries and vital wildlife habitat.

Horowpathana National Park is a designated national park in Sri Lanka's North Central Province, covering 2,570 hectares of dry zone forest. Established to protect critical habitats for endangered species like the Sri Lankan elephant and leopard, it plays a vital role in regional wildlife conservation and managing human-wildlife conflict. Its landscape is characterized by dry forest ecosystems situated near the Tawalamham Hammillewa reservoir system, presenting a unique environmental context within the broader mapped geography of the island.

Area: 2,570 km²
Established: 2011
IUCN: II

Horowpathana National Park Protected Area

National parkNorth Central Province

Angammedilla National Park: Protecting the Watershed for Parakrama Samudra in North Central Province

Mapped dry evergreen forests and mountainous terrain boundaries.

Angammedilla National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka's North Central Province renowned for its pivotal role in safeguarding the drainage basin for the large Parakrama Samudra reservoir. This protected landscape features significant dry evergreen forest ecosystems and mountainous terrain, contributing to the region's ecological stability and wildlife habitats. Its establishment highlights a commitment to preserving vital natural resources and understanding the complex interplay between protected areas and regional geography.

Area: 75.29 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II

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Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, positioned southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait to the northwest. The island has a pear-like shape with diverse terrain including coastal plains, central highlands, and river valleys.

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