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Sri Lanka information
โน๏ธย General Information about Sri Lanka
About Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
The languages that are typically spoken are Sinhalese and Tamil
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (symbol: Rs), code LKR.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 rupees and 50, 25, 10, 2 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Sri Lanka. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Sri Lanka is on average 4.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Sri Lanka is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 479.16 LKR, which includes 6 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Airtel, Dialog, Etisalat, Hutch or Mobitel. Sri Lanka uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Sri Lanka upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Sri Lanka, dial +, then 94 (the country code for Sri Lanka), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Sri Lanka, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 112 .
In Sri Lanka you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 70 km/h (43 mph) on undivided highways, 70-100 km/h (43-62 mph) on motorways and 70-100 km/h (43-62 mph) on expressways.
๐ตย Budget travel for Sri Lanka?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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|---|---|---|
Colombo
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$2,367.11
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$2,367.11
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๐ย What time is it in Sri Lanka?
18:39:06
๐ย Do I need visa for Sri Lanka?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Sri Lanka and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Sri Lanka?
Temperatures in Sri Lanka (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Sri Lanka
๐ย What regulations are in Sri Lanka?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Any part of the Cinchona tree.
Tea declared by the Collector of Customs to be unfit for export.
Wild cinnamon may only be exported under a licence issued by the Director of Commerce.
Antiques may require approval from theArchaeological Department.
Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
Firearms and ammunition may require approval from the Ministry of Defence.
Timber and wooden articles may require approval from the Department of Forest Conservation.
Readymade garments may require approval from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Coconuts and their derivative products may require approval from the Coconut Development Authority.
Import regulations
Other items:250mL Eau de Toilette.
Other items:Small quantity of perfume and souvenirs for personal use with a value not exceeding US$250.
Articles which bear an imprint or inscription of a religious picture, emblem or title and is derogatory to any religious teachings.
Any book or pamphlet which contains disparaging and insulting references to any religious teacher or teachings.
Any newspaper, pamphlet, leaflet or book containing mater calculated to lead to acts made punishable under section 120 of the Penal Code.
Appliances for discharging gas (unless imported on behalf of the government).
Chinese crackers considered dangerous by the Collector of Customs.
Counterfeit currency and goods.
Fake and disguised guns which may be easily converted into lethal weapons.
Fish, grain, and other articles in a condition unfit for food and legitimate use, or which may be likely to cause sickness.
Indecent or obscene prints and other media.
Japanese shaving brushes.
Lottery tickets.
Mattur dhal (Lathyrus Suitvus), otherwise known as Kesari dhal.
Milk condensed which contains less than 31% of milk solids (including less than 9% of milk fat).
Swordsticks and other articles which, in the opinion of the Principal Collector of Customs, are so designed or constructed as to disguise the fact that they are capable of being used or adapted for use as knives or swords or other instruments for cutting and stabbing.
Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Beedies and beedy tobacco require a licence issued by the Principal Collector of Customs.
Eggs may only be imported if they are stamped with the country of origin.
Medication for venereal disease may only be imported by a registered medical practitioner, a wholesale or retail chemist, or a person who has obtained the written sanction require the purposes of the proviso to section 3 of the Venereal Diseases Ordinance.
The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visit theDepartment of Animal Product and Health - Sri Lanka.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Sri Lanka, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
Travellers may need a Japanese Encephalitis vaccination depending on their travel plans, particularly if they will be inSri Lanka longer than a month or plan to visit rural areas or spend significant time outdoors. Consultation with a doctor regarding this vaccination should be sought prior to travel. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDCJapanese Encephalitis.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Sri Lanka, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka. For further information, please visit the CDCDengue Advice.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Sri Lanka. For further information, please visit the CDCChikungunya Advice