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Internet World Stats > Asia > Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Internet usage, broadband and telecommunications reports Internet Usage Statistics: 428,000 Internet users as of August, 2007; 2.2% of the population, according to ITU.

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Sri Lanka - officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, known as Ceylon before 1972, is a pre-dominantly Buddhist island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (18.5 mi) off the southern coast of India. It is often popularly referred to as the Emerald Isle. A strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia, Sri Lanka has been an ancient centre of Buddhist and Hindu religion and culture. Significant numbers of people also adhere to Christianity, Islam and indigenuous religions. Sinhalese people form a majority of the population, which also composes of a large Tamil population and smaller communities of Burghers, Muslims and indigenous peoples. Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, rubber and coconuts, Sri Lanka also boasts a progressive and modern industrial economy. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape and rich cultural heritage make it a famous destination for tourists worldwide.

Latest Population Estimate:
19,796,874 population for 2007, according to world-gazetteer.

Latest GNI Estimate:
GNI per capita was US$ 1,310 for 2006, according to the World Bank.

Sri Lanka Land Size (Area):
Sri Lanka has 65,610 sq km - Population Density is 299 persons per sq km.

Weather in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Weather in Sri Lanka

Travel to Sri Lanka: Tourism in Sri Lanka

Internet Usage and Population Statistics:

YEAR	Users	Population	% Pen.	GDP p.c.*	Usage Source
2000	121,500	19,630,230	0.5 %	N/A	ITU
2007	428,000	19,796,874	2.2 %	US$ 1,310	ITU

Note: Per Capita GDP in US dollars, source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Sri Lanka Statistics
World Bank Statistics and Data for Sri Lanka


Search Engines and Directories:
Sri Lanka Search Engines

Sri Lanka Open Directory

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Sri Lanka Profile

Sri Lanka in the Wikipedia
Sri Lanka history, politics, map, geography, economy,
demography, full information and links.

Sri Lanka in the CIA World Factbook
Sri Lanka information about the economy, geography, government,
population, communications, military and transnational issues.

Sri Lanka Profile
Up to date resume about Sri Lanka leaders, history, main events,
map, flag, geography, news, politics and media links by the BBC.

Sri Lanka Tourist Board
Sri Lanka e-portal, with useful links.

Sri Lanka Information Page
The Official Sri Lanka tourism portal, with useful information.

Sri Lanka Globalis Page
Sri Lanka statistics for agriculture, climate, economy, education, environment,
gender equality, health, human development, population, technology, and water.

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Sri Lanka Telecommunications and Broadband Reports

Sri Lanka Telecoms Market Overview and Statistics Report
Sri Lanka’s telecommunications sector has been struggling to develop in the difficult context of a nearly two-decade-long conflict between the government and separatist Tamil Tiger rebels. With the hope of an enduring peace and a general improvement in the country’s social and economic well-being, the telecom sector is well positioned for vigorous growth. As this report describes, there are a range of major initiatives in place that are set to boost the building of national infrastructure and open the market to more competition. Sri Lanka Telecom losing its monopoly on international calls has led the way as the market was opened up to competition. See summary and table of contents


2006 Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband in Asia report for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
This 171 page report provides a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in telecommunications, broadcasting and pay TV markets in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Subjects covered include:

* Key Statistics
* Market and Industry Overviews
* Regulatory Environment
* Major Players (fixed and mobile)
* Infrastructure
* Mobile Voice and Data Markets
* Internet, VoIP, IPTV
* Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless)
* Convergence and Digital Media

Current publication date: April 2006 (12th Edition - ISSN 1442-1674)
See the table of contents and report summary here.

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Broadband and Consumer E-Commerce in Sri Lanka

September 2006 Review

At present e-Commerce in Sri Lanka is very limited.

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