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Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from rainforest and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It's famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes. The city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka's ancient capital, has many ruins dating back more than 2,000 years. 74.9% Sinhalese; 11.2% Sri Lankan Tamils; 9.2% Sri Lankan Moors; 4.2% Indian Tamils; 0.5% other

It lies off the south eastern coast of India.

6 deg 55min N, 79deg 52min

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the full name of Sri Lanka. An island republic in the Indian Ocean, lying off the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent. The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separate Sri Lanka from India. The Arabian sea lies to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the northeast, and the Indian Ocean to the south.

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the full name of Sri Lanka. An island republic in the Indian Ocean, lying off the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent. The Palk Strait and Gulf of Mannar separate Sri Lanka from India. The Arabian sea lies to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the northeast, and the Indian Ocean to the south.

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It is in Asia, since it is closest to India.

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