Sri Lanka

Practical Information usefull to travellers.

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Currency

Sri Lanka Rupee
1 US$ = Rs 96.50   - in May 2003

Denominations

1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 1, 0.50, 0.25

IDD country code - 94

Captiol - Colombo

Population - 18.5 million

Languages - Sinahala, Tamil and English

Time Zone +6.00 from GMT

Climate - Tropical

Power supply

220v - 50Hz
3 pin socket outlet

The cost of a..

• litre of Petrol - Rs 50.00

• Five Star Hotel Room - US$ 80.00 BB

• Local Phone Call - Rs 1.65 Per minute

• Bus Ride - minimum Rs 2.00 + approximately Rs 0.50 per kilometer

• Meal at a 5-star hotel - Rs 600+

• Meal at a cheap restaraunt - Rs 40

Internet

The city of Colombo has a few internet cafe. There is another in Kandy. Privately owned post offices in every major town offer email. A few may offer internet access. Their charges may be a little high