| Capital | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| Population | Approximately 21 million |
| Average temperature | 27° - 31°C (81° - 88°F) |
| Currency | Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) |
| Languages spoken | Sinhalese, Tamil and English |
Points of Interest - Ratnapura
Gem Museum
Established by a local gemmologist, this impressive private collection of precious stones in Ratnapura (plus quartz, fossils and artefacts) is a good place to learn about gem mining in Sri Lanka.