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No. 181, Kirula Road, Colombo 5
Telephone #: (0) 11 452 3300
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114 Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10
Telephone #: (0) 11 466 5500
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No,. 121, Kirimandala Mawatha, Narahenpitya, Colombo 5
Telephone #: (0) 11 452 4400
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3 Alfred Place, Colombo 3
Telephone #: 1544 or (0) 11 5410 000
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No. 578, Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpitya, Colombo 5
Telephone #: 1566 or (0) 11 553 0000
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Extlanade Road, Uyanwatta, Matara & Anagarika Dhamapala Mw, Matara.
Telephone #: (0) 41 492 9292
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Telephone #: (0) 11 788 8888
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Telephone #: (0) 91 464 0640
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Telephone #: (0) 11 788 8888
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23, Deshamanya H. K Dharmadasa Mawatha,
Colombo 2
Telephone #: (0) 11 254 4444 to 7
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ASIRI HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
THE CENTRAL HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
ASIRI SURGICAL HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
ASIRI HOSPITAL - MATARA
DURDANS HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
HEMAS HOSPITAL - WATTALA
HEMAS HOSPITAL - GALLE
HEMAS HOSPITAL - THALAWATHUGODA
LANKA HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
NAWALOKA HOSPITAL - COLOMBO
The following are private hospitals that perform emergency medical procedures. Payment
is required for such services. Government hospitals are also in most major cities
and handle most medical procedures, as well as act as trauma centers for injuries
relating to accidents. Hospitals can arrange emergency transportation to their facilities
by ambulance. Click on hospital name to go to their web site.
The emergency number for the police in Sri Lanka is 119. Police stations are in
major cities and many villages throughout the country.
Sri Lanka also has a tourist police which can be contacted at (0) 11 242 1451. Branches
of the tourist police are in major cities across the country.
Electricity in Sri Lanka is 230/240 Volts / 50 Cycles
TV Signals are in PAL Format
The most widely followed religion in Sri Lanka is Buddhism which is practiced by
70% of the people. However, other religions are widely and freely practiced in the
country, including Hinduism (13%), Islam (10%) and Christianity (7%). Temples, mosques
and churches can be found throughout the country.
Sri Lanka celebrates numerous holidays throughout the year which include both national
and religious holidays, including Buddhist Poya Days which are celebrated on each
monthly full moon. The festivities that take place to celebrate certain holidays,
such as Vesak, can be quite elaborate and are well worth seeing! During certain
holidays, government offices and businesses may be closed - so plan accordingly.
For a list of holidays in 2020, click on the following link:
LIST OF SRI LANKA HOLIDAYS - 2020