Geography of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
The main island of Sri Lanka has an area of 64, 058 km 2; it is the twenty-fifth largest island in the world by area. [2] Dozens of offshore islands account for the remaining 1552 km 2 area. [3]
Sri Lanka Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Aug 2, 2023 · Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, lies to the south of the Indian subcontinent, separated by the narrow Palk Strait. It shares maritime borders with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest. Ultimately, the country spans a total area of about 65,610 km 2 (25,332 mi 2).
Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Sri Lanka, [b] historically known as Ceylon, [c] 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.
Sri Lanka | History, Map, Flag, Population, Capital, & Facts
5 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.
The Geography of Sri Lanka - ThoughtCo
Jan 17, 2020 · Sri Lanka is a large island nation located off of India's southeast coast. Until 1972, it was formally known as Ceylon, but today it is officially called the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The country has a long history filled …
Sri Lanka - The World Factbook
Oct 8, 2024 · Area. total : 65,610 sq km. land: 64,630 sq km.
Sri Lanka Geography - CountryReports
A pear-shaped island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka lies 18 miles from India at its closest point. It has an area of 25,332 square miles, a length of 268 miles, and a width of 139 miles.
Sri Lanka Area - Geography - IndexMundi
Sep 18, 2021 · Area: total: 65,610 sq km. land: 64,630 sq km. water: 980 sq km. Definition: This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines.
Sri Lanka country profile - BBC News
Oct 4, 2024 · 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...
Geography and Climate of Sri Lanka – A Comprehensive Overview
Jun 11, 2023 · Sri Lanka is located southeast of India in the Indian Ocean and is the 25th largest island in the world with an area of about 65,610 square kilometers. The island is a maximum of 435 kilometers long and 225 kilometers wide. The land mass is surrounded by numerous smaller islands and coral reefs.