Matara District (Matara District)
Matara District is located in the south west of Sri Lanka and has an area of 1282.5 km2.
It is represented in the Sri Lankan Parliament following the 2010 Sri Lankan parliamentary election by former Sri Lankan national Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya who stood for the United People's Freedom Alliance.
Map - Matara District (Matara District)
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Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers, the Malays, the Chinese, and the indigenous Vedda.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| LKR | Sri Lankan rupee | Rs රු or ரூ | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| EN | English language |
| SI | Sinhala language |
| TA | Tamil language |