Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sri Lanka, [a] historically known as Ceylon, [b] and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 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.It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest.
Sri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts
2 天之前 · Sri Lanka, 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 …
15 things to know before traveling to Sri Lanka - Lonely Planet
2024年11月20日 · Sri Lanka is a diverse island home to many different ethnicities, religions and cultures. I was born and raised in different regions of this island nation, but… 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 - The World Factbook
2024年11月25日 · The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced circa 250 B.C., and the first kingdoms developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (from about 200 B.C. to about A.D. 1000) and Polonnaruwa (from about A.D. 1070 to 1200).
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 Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2023年8月2日 · 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.
History of Sri Lanka | Summary, Culture, Civil War, & Facts
history of Sri Lanka, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Sri Lanka from ancient times to the present day. The country, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait.
Sri Lanka - The World Factbook
2021年12月21日 · Southern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of India. 7 00 N, 81 00 E. Asia. slightly larger than West Virginia. total: 0 km. 1,340 km. tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October) mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior.
Sri Lanka country profile - BBC News
2024年10月4日 · 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...
Love Sri Lanka | Official Website | Holiday in Sri Lanka
Love Sri Lanka is the official consumer website of the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, designed to help you plan the perfect vacation in the island nation of Sri Lanka.