1 mission of Sri Lanka in Czech Republic: Consulate of Sri Lanka in Prague, Czech Republic. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Marek Němec, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Sri Lanka, 3 Dec 2024)
Sri Lanka is an appealing travel destination for some visitors from Czechia, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. The island offers tropical beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which can attract a segment of the 1.2 million Czechs who travel abroad annually.
Sri Lanka presents a different safety landscape compared to Czechia for tourists. While Czechia ranks 5th in safety for walking alone at night among 40 European countries, there is no comparable data for Sri Lanka. The Global Peace Index ranks Sri Lanka 99th out of 160 countries, significantly lower than Czechia, which is ranked 12th. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Czechia is notably low at 0.4 per 100,000 people, while Sri Lanka's rate is higher at 3.5. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Czechia at 0.5 and Sri Lanka at 2.2. According to the Global Organized Crime Index, Czechia generally scores better across various crime categories. For instance, mafia groups score 3.0 in Czechia compared to 4.0 in Sri Lanka, and state crime is rated at 5.5 in Czechia versus 7.0 in Sri Lanka. Overall, while many tourists visit Sri Lanka without issues, it is advisable for tourists from Czechia to remain vigilant and informed about their surroundings, given the differences in safety and crime statistics.