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Sri Lanka had a myriad of names
Greek geographers named is Taprobane.
Arabs named it Serendip (translated to serendepity).
Ceilão was the name given to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese when they arrived on the island in 1505, which was transliterated into English as Ceylon. Ceylon is the primary name Sri Lanka was called before its independence.
It was called Thambapanni by the first sri lankan king. Thambapanni means yellow sand.
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What is the name of sri lanka before sri lanka?
ceylon
What is the former name of Sri Lanker?
Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon before 1972 and as Taprobane in ancient times.
What is the industry in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) is best known for it's tea.
How do you say sri-lanka in french?
"le Sri-Lanka" formerly known as Ceylan
What was the formal name of sri lanka?
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (commonly known as Sri Lanka
The country that is now called sri lanka used to be known as ceylon?
correct
What island nation is located off the tip of india?
Sri Lanka which was known as Ceylon.
Do Sri Lanka have horses?
Sri lanka also known as ceylon is a island. there are many animal species in there. But there are no horses.
Why was Sri Lanka known as serendib?
the ancient Arab name for Sri Lanka. Generally meaning 'good fortune'
Sri lanka was formerly known as what?
Ceylon, it changed to Sri Lanka in 1972
What was Sri Lanka formely known as?
Ceylon
What was Sri Lanka previsouly known as?
Ceylon
