| Capital | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
| Population | 21,203,000 |
| Provinces | 09 |
| Districts | 25 |
| Area | 65,610 km2 |
Points of Interest - Rathnapura
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.