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Sovereignrepublic

Sri Lanka

1948 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1948 CE
Known Periods
2
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Island nation south of India. Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean' with a history spanning over 3,000 years.

Historical Periods

Sri Lanka (1948–2023)

1948 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura KotteArea: 73,532 km²

Sri Lanka (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: Sri Jayawardenepura KotteArea: 73,532 km²

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