Quiz: How much do you know about Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, just 31 km from India at its closest point. It is home to over 22 million people and has two official languages: Sinhala and Tamil. The country is the world’s largest exporter of cinnamon and produces about 300,000 metric tons of tea each year. Its history spans over 2,500 years, with ancient kingdoms like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa shaping its culture. The island has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from sacred temples to ancient fortresses.

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Quiz: How much do you know about Sri Lanka?

1 / 10

What is the official currency of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan Rupee

Sri Lankan Pound

Sri Lankan Krona

Sri Lankan Dollar

2 / 10

Which river is the longest in Sri Lanka?

Mahaweli River

Kelani River

Kalu River

Malwathu Oya

3 / 10

Which Sri Lankan port city was a major trading hub during the Dutch colonial period?

Trincomalee

Galle

Colombo

Batticaloa

4 / 10

Which is the largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka?

Tamils

Moors

Sinhalese

Burghers

5 / 10

Which kingdom was the last to fall under British rule in Sri Lanka?

Gampola Kingdom

Jaffna Kingdom

Dambadeniya Kingdom

Kandyan Kingdom

6 / 10

Which of these was the first ancient capital of Sri Lanka?

Kandy

Polonnaruwa

Galle

Anuradhapura

7 / 10

What is the highest mountain in Sri Lanka?

Pidurutalagala

Kirigalpotta

Adam’s Peak

Namunukula

8 / 10

Which Sri Lankan city is famous for its annual Esala Perahera procession?

Nuwara Eliya

Galle

Jaffna

Kandy

9 / 10

In Sri Lanka’s national flag, what does the Bo leaf represent?

Wisdom

Unity

Peace

Courage

10 / 10

Which body of water separates Sri Lanka from India?

Bay of Bengal

Gulf of Mannar

Palk Bay

Arabian Sea

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