- Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
As a British crown colony, the island was known as Ceylon; it achieved independence as the Dominion of Ceylon in 1948 The country is now known in Sinhala as Śrī Laṅkā (Sinhala: ශ්රී ලංකා) and in Tamil as Ilaṅkai (Tamil: இலங்கை, IPA: [iˈlaŋɡaɪ])
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Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane Arabs referred to it as Serendib Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes It officially became Sri Lanka in 1972
- Which Country Was Known as Ceylon? - WorldAtlas
Ceylon was a British crown colony that existed from 1815 to 1948 when it was granted independence and became an independent country within the Commonwealth of nations from 1948 to 1972
- Where Exactly Is Ceylon Located
Ceylon is a treasure trove of must-visit destinations, each offering unique experiences and unforgettable memories The ancient city of Anuradhapura, with its sacred stupas, ancient monasteries, and the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree, is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts
- Sri Lanka - Ceylon - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Sri Lanka facts: Official web sites of Sri Lanka, the capital of Sri Lanka, art, culture, history, cities, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers
- British Ceylon - Wikipedia
The British Ceylon period is the history of Sri Lanka between 1815 and 1948 It follows the fall of the Kandyan Kingdom into the hands of the British Empire [6]
- Sri Lanka - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The capital of the country is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte while the largest city is Colombo Sri Lanka shares a sea boundary with the Maldives in the south-west and India in the north-west It was known as Ceylon before 1972, and Serendib and Sinhale, among other names, before that
- What Was Ceylon? - WorldAtlas
Ceylon was the name of an independent nation that existed from 1948 to 1972 in the region that is now the present-day Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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