How to pronounce Ceylon?
ceylon
noun
How to pronounce ceylon?
The word ceylon sounds like cey-lon
/sɪ'lɑn/
What is the definition of ceylon?
nouna republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
nounan island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
What is the meaning of 'ceylon'?
- Ceylon refers to the former name of the island country now known as Sri Lanka.
What is the etymology of the word 'ceylon'?
- The word 'Ceylon' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Simhala', meaning 'lion people'.
What is the capital city of Ceylon?
- The capital city of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) is Colombo.
When was 'Ceylon' officially renamed to 'Sri Lanka'?
- Ceylon was officially renamed to Sri Lanka on May 22, 1972.
What is the official language of Ceylon / Sri Lanka?
- The official languages of Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil.
Is 'Ceylon' still used as a name for Sri Lanka?
- No, 'Ceylon' is no longer used as the official name for Sri Lanka. It was officially changed to Sri Lanka in 1972.
What is the currency of Ceylon / Sri Lanka?
- The currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).
What are some famous tourist attractions in Ceylon / Sri Lanka?
- Some famous tourist attractions in Sri Lanka are Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (in Kandy), Yala National Park, and Galle Fort.
What is the population of Ceylon / Sri Lanka?
- As of 2021, the population of Sri Lanka is estimated to be over 21 million.
What are some traditional dishes in Ceylon / Sri Lanka?
- Some traditional dishes in Sri Lanka include rice and curry, hoppers, string hoppers, kottu roti, and pol roti.
