
The government of Sri Lanka is a democratic republic, with a president as the head of state, and a prime minister as the head of government. The current president of Sri Lanka is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was elected in November 2019. The government operates through three branches: the executive, legislative, and judiciary.
The logo of the Sri Lankan government features a stylized lion holding a sword and a bo tree. The lion represents the country's bravery and the sword represents the sovereignty of the nation. The bo tree, which is a sacred tree in Buddhism, represents the country's Buddhist heritage and culture. The logo also includes the national flag of Sri Lanka and the Sinhala script, which is one of the country's official languages. The logo is used on official documents and government websites, as well as on government buildings and vehicles.