- Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sri Lanka, [a] officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, [b] is an island country in South Asia It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait
- Sri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, Facts - Britannica
Sri Lanka is an island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948
- 15 things to know before traveling to Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet
From navigating the heat to local phrases and dress codes, we've got all the insider info on what you need to know before visiting Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Maps Facts - World Atlas
Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, lies to the south of the Indian subcontinent, separated by the narrow Palk Strait It shares maritime borders with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest
- Sri Lanka - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (ශ්රී ලංකා in Sinhala, இலங்கை in Tamil) is a tropical island nation off the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent The capital of the country is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte while the largest city is Colombo
- Sri Lanka - The World Factbook
Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic This is an audio of the National Anthem for Sri Lanka The national anthem is generally a patriotic musical composition - usually in the form of a song or hymn of praise - that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, or struggles of a nation or its people
- Sri Lanka at a Glance
Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt
- Sri Lanka country profile - BBC News
Lying off the southern tip of India, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has attracted visitors for centuries with its natural beauty But it has been scarred by a long and bitter civil war arising
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