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.

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 …

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.

7 小时之前 · MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines.. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the …

3 天之前 · Sri Lanka - Ancient, Colonial, Civil War: Sri Lanka has had a continuous record of human settlement for more than two millennia, and its civilization has been shaped largely by that of the Indian subcontinent.

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.

3 天之前 · 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. The constitution changed the bicameral legislature to a unicameral body and replaced the governor-general (who had been an extension of the British crown) with a ...

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...

2024年8月8日 · With forested mountains, sand-dusted beaches and a rich history spanning centuries of maritime trade, Sri Lanka offers travelers a wondrous mix of experiences… From beautiful beach resorts and wildlife-filled national parks to ruined cities, here are the essential spots to see in Sri Lanka.

2 天之前 · Sri Lanka in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Sri Lanka. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.