3 days ago · 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 …

Sri Lanka, [a] officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, [b] is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of …

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4 days ago · Sri Lanka's beaches, hill country, and archeological sites attract visitors from around the world. Tourism increased in 2013 and is expected to rise further in the coming years.

Dec 17, 2025 · Sri Lanka expects its economy to expand by more than 5% next year, matching this year’s pace and significantly outstripping IMF projections, partly driven by reconstruction …

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 …

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5 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.

Topography of Sri Lanka Extensive faulting and erosion over time have produced a wide range of topographic features. [6] Three zones are distinguishable by elevation: the Central Highlands, …

4 days ago · Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical …