2006-10-31 10:30:41 · 12 answers · asked by lonelilly 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka known as Ceylon before 1972 is a predominantly Buddhist island nation in South Asia, located about 31 kilometres (18½ mi) off the southern coast of India. It is often popularly referred to as the Emerald Isle. It is home to more than 18 million people.
A strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia, Sri Lanka has been an ancient centre of Buddhist and Hindu religion and culture. Significant numbers of people also adhere to Christianity, Islam and indigenous religions. Sinhalese people form a majority of the population, which also composes of a large Tamil population and smaller communities of Burghers, Muslims and indigenous peoples. Famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, rubber and coconuts, Sri Lanka also boasts a progressive and modern industrial economy. The natural beauty of Sri Lanka's tropical forests, beaches and landscape and rich cultural heritage make it a famous destination for tourists worldwide.
A nationalist political movement arose in the country in the early 20th century to obtain political independence, which was granted in 1948 by British . Although it enjoyed a stable period of democracy and economic progress, the nation has been torn by a bloody civil war between the Sinhalese-dominated government and Tamil separatists led by the LTTE who demand an independent Tamil state in northeastern Sri Lanka.
2006-10-31 19:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO -Sri Lanka is not a part of India.
Name of the country- Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
2006-11-01 09:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO Sri Lanka is not a part of India. It is an indepedent sovereign country located to the south of India. Its capital is Colombo.
2006-10-31 16:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.
Sri Lanka is a sovereign country south of India. It is an island country. It's capital is Colombo.
Currently the country is in ethnic strife and a struggle rather armed war between LTTE and the local Sinhalese people.
2006-10-31 15:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by Nitin G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is a country under India, An island actually, the capital is columbo
2006-10-31 10:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by Valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, Raven was the king of lanka, who was defeated by our lord Rama. in the past, yes, that was part of maha bharat.
2006-10-31 12:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by BHANU V. RAVAL 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, it's a difefrent country, situated near india
2015-07-31 05:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-31 10:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by Shay Kak 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes its an island that broke off from the mainland
2006-11-01 02:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no ,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
2006-10-31 15:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by nice guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋