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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Sri Lanka’s population is about 27.7× that of Bhutan, a difference of 21,124,476.
Sri Lanka’s surface area is 71% larger than that of Bhutan, a difference of 27,220 km².
Sri Lanka’s population density is about 16.2× that of Bhutan, a difference of 313 /km².
Sri Lanka’s nominal GDP is about 32.8× that of Bhutan, a difference of $95.95 billion.
Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita is 18% higher than that of Bhutan, a difference of $684.
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Thimphu
Colombo
791,524
21,916,000
38,390 km²
65,610 km²
20.6 /km²
334 /km²
$3.01 billion · 2023
$98.96 billion · 2024
$3,831 · 2023
$4,516 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu.
Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs
Bhutanese
Sri Lankan
+975
+94
.bt
.lk
BT / BTN
LK / LKA
Asia/Thimphu
Asia/Colombo
ʼbrug-yul
śrī laṃkāva
| Measure | Bhutan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Thimphu | Colombo |
| Population | 791,524 | 21,916,000 |
| Surface area | 38,390 km² | 65,610 km² |
| Population density | 20.6 /km² | 334 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.01 billion · 2023 | $98.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,831 · 2023 | $4,516 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu. | Sri Lankan rupee · LKR · Rs |
| Nationality | Bhutanese | Sri Lankan |
| Phone code | +975 | +94 |
| Internet domain | .bt | .lk |
| ISO codes | BT / BTN | LK / LKA |
| Time zone | Asia/Thimphu | Asia/Colombo |
| Native name | ʼbrug-yul | śrī laṃkāva |
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Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
Full Bhutan profile →Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.
Full Sri Lanka profile →The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Bhutan has a recorded population of approximately 791,524 people.
Bhutan covers an area of about 38,390 km².
Bhutan has a population density of roughly 20.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bhutan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.01 billion as of 2023.
Bhutan has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,831.
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), with the symbol Nu..
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Bhutan is ʼbrug-yul.
People from Bhutan are referred to as Bhutanese.
The international dialing code for Bhutan is +975.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bhutan is .bt.
Bhutan uses the Asia/Thimphu time zone.
Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
The capital of Sri Lanka is Colombo.
Sri Lanka has a recorded population of approximately 21,916,000 people.
Sri Lanka covers an area of about 65,610 km².
Sri Lanka has a population density of roughly 334 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Sri Lanka has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $98.96 billion as of 2024.
Sri Lanka has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,516.
Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), with the symbol Rs.
Sri Lanka is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Sri Lanka is śrī laṃkāva.
People from Sri Lanka are referred to as Sri Lankan.
The international dialing code for Sri Lanka is +94.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sri Lanka is .lk.
Sri Lanka uses the Asia/Colombo time zone.
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal. It is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The island's geography, rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location have shaped its identity.