Administrative divisions
9 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
Central ProvinceEastern ProvinceNorth Central ProvinceNorth Western ProvinceNorthern ProvinceSabaragamuwa ProvinceSouthern ProvinceUva ProvinceWestern Province
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 65,610 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | 533,600 km²Marine Regions [2024] |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 9 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Southern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of IndiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 1,340 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 0 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | No authoritative open source found |
| Terrain | mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interiorCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | limestone, graphite, mineral sands, gems, phosphates, clay, hydropower, arable landCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Pidurutalagala 2,524 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Indian Ocean 0 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 228 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | slightly larger than West VirginiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | occasional cyclones and tornadoesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm; contiguous zone: 24 nm; exclusive economic zone: 200 nm; continental shelf: 200 nm or to the edge of the continental marginCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
