Which country is Sri Lanka from?

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a tropical island country located in the Indian Ocean.

In ancient China, it was called Lion Country, Shizi Country and Sinhalese. Sri Lanka, which means "Promised Land" or "Bright and Rich Land" in Sinhala, has the reputation of "Gem Kingdom" and "Pearl in the Indian Ocean" and is considered as the most beautiful island by Kyle Polo.

Sri Lanka is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and a member of the Commonwealth, G77, the Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations. It is also the only South Asian country that is rated as "high" in the human development index. ?

Extended information:

25 years ago, Aryans immigrated to Ceylon to establish the Sinhalese dynasty. In 247 BC, Ashoka of Peacock Dynasty sent his son to the island to promote Buddhism, which was welcomed by the local king. Since then, Sinhalese people have abandoned Brahmanism and converted to Buddhism.

around the 2nd century BC, Tamils also began to migrate to Ceylon, and from the 5th century to the 16th century, there were constant battles between Sinhalese Kingdom and Tamil Kingdom on the island.

It was ruled by Portugal and Holland successively from 16th century, and became a British colony at the end of 18th century. In February 1948, it gained independence and was named Ceylon. In May 1972, it was renamed Sri Lanka * * * and the Republic of China. In August 1978, it was changed to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. ?

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Sri Lanka.