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No. It was a part of the British Empire, which is quite different.
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What country was once Ceylon?
Sri-lanka --------------------------------------------- The answer above is sort of correct. Ceylon is now called Sri Lanka after its independence from Great Britain. ( In 1972 I believe ). As to where it is it's just off the south eastern tip of India. And having seen a lot of Sri Lanka it's a beautiful country.
Is Sri Lanka a part of the UN?
Yes. Sri Lanka is a member of UN.
Is sri lanka part of the sub Continent?
Sri Lanka is an island
Is Sri Lanka part of the Australian continent?
NO. Sri lanka belongs to the Asan continent
Is Sri Lanka part of the commonwealth?
Yes,2013 Commonwelth Summit will be held on Sri Lanka
Is Sri Lanka part of Indochina?
No it is not
Where was Mahinda Rajapaksa born?
The President of Sri Lanka was born in that country, in Weerakatiya, in the southern part of Sri Lanka.
Is Sri Lanka still part of the british empire?
No, Sri Lanka gained its independence on 4th February, 1948.
Why did ceylon become Sri Lanka?
In the past sri lanka was under the british. Great Britain ruled srilanka before. They named srilanka as ceylon.
Are there volcanoes in any part of Sri lanka?
NO
Is Sri Lanka part of the Indian subcontienent?
No, Sri Lanka is a separate democratic country which does not belong to the domain in Indian subcontinent.
Is Sri Lanka south of china?
Sri Lanka is a South Asian country and is neither a part nor a region in China.
