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2 giorni fa · Learn More. 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.
4 giorni fa · Sri Lanka ( singhalesisch ශ්රී ලංකා, śrī laṃkā, [ˌɕriːˈlaŋkaː]; Tamil இலங்கை, ilaṅkai ), von 1796 bis 1972 Ceylon, ist ein Inselstaat im Indischen Ozean, 237 km (Westküste der Insel) östlich der Südspitze des Indischen Subkontinents, und hatte 2021 etwa 22 Millionen Einwohner.
5 mag 2024 · Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port on the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world. Its oldest districts are known as the Fort and the Pettah.
2 giorni fa · The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ( SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
4 giorni fa · As of 2024 the Sri Lanka Army had 150,000 personnel. [2] In 2023 the army had 200,783 personnel and the number was reduced to 150,000 in 2024. [2] In late 1987, the army had a total estimated strength of up to 40,000 troops, about evenly divided between regular army personnel and reservists on active duty.
1 giorno fa · Rising dramatically from the jungles of central Sri Lanka, the awe-inspiring citadel of Sigiriya is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world. This massive rock plateau, towering 660 feet above the surrounding landscape, served as the location of a royal palace and fortress built by the renegade King Kashyapa I over 1500 years ago.
4 giorni fa · Nestled amidst the emerald landscapes of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya rises like a sentinel of time, beckoning travelers to unravel its ancient mysteries. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural tapestry and architectural prowess.
