Sri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · 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 Britain in 1948.
Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
WEBSri 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.
History of Sri Lanka | Summary, Culture, Civil War, & Facts
WEBHistory 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
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Background. 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). In the 14th century, a South Indian ...
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History of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Sri Lanka is unique because its relevance and richness extend beyond the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. The early human remains which were found on the island of Sri Lanka date back to …
Sri Lanka - Island, Culture, History | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Sri Lanka - Island, Culture, History: In a new constitution proclaimed in 1972, Ceylon became the Republic of Sri Lanka, while maintaining its link with the British Commonwealth.
Sri Lanka Summary - The World Factbook
WEBBackground. The first Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. The island was ceded to the British in 1796, became a crown colony in 1802, and was formally united under British rule by 1815. As Ceylon, it became independent in 1948; the name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.
Sri Lanka country profile - BBC News
WEBMar 20, 2023 · Some key dates in Sri Lanka's history: 1505 - Portuguese arrive in Colombo, marking beginning of European interest. 1658 - Dutch force out Portuguese and establish control over whole island...
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