Facts About Sri Lanka

 

Only Country To represent All Religions On The Flag

The modern design of the Sri Lankan flag is very multicultural and has a lot of symbolic meaning it that you would never have expected!

  • The Sri Lankan flag is the only flag in the world to represent all notable religions in the country.
  • Considered the oldest flag in the world!
  • Sri Lanka also celebrates the holidays of every religion on the Island (26 public holidays per year!!! – most countries are lucky enough to only get  7 or 8).
  • Allows the anthem to be sung in Sinhala and Tamil.
Meaning of the modern day Sri Lankan Flag
Meaning of the modern day Sri Lankan Flag
Meaning of the Kastane Sword
Meaning of the Kastane Sword

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