| 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 |
Wilpattu signifies 'Natural lakes' in Sinhala and '10 lakes' in Tamil and lakes are actually what you'll discover at Wilpattu National Park.