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Country Facts:
Kenya vs. Sri Lanka

Learn about the similarities and differences between Kenya and Sri Lanka by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Kenya vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Kenya is 785% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
224 081 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

333.1 mi
832.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Kenya is Nairobi, with a population of about 3 375 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

3 375 000 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, its height is 17 057 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

17 057 ft
Mount Kenya
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

Highest recorded temperature

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104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

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27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Kenya vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Kenya is about 53 771 296, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
53 771 296 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 69.3 years in Kenya and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

69.3 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 20 years in Kenya and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

20 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.15% in Kenya and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

2.15%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 81.5% in Kenya and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

81.5%
92.3%

Language

In Kenya, the main language is Swahili, English, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

swahili, english
sinhala, tamil

Religion

In Kenya, the main religion is Christianity; in Sri Lanka, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Kenya: 4 576 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
KES
Kenyan Shilling
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Sri Lanka: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Kenya has left-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDLKRKES

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Kenya - June, July, August, September, October; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 EUR - 37 EUR
T67 EUR - 88 EUR
B25 EUR - 32 EUR
T47 EUR - 59 EUR

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