Which of these countries was formerly known as Ceylon?
Correct answer: Sri Lanka
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DrO,
As we were there in 1958 it was preparing for independence. I think it became Sri Lanka in the early sixties possibly a couple of years after independence.
It is probably the pre colonial name to which it reverted
Castra
The Horror,
I spent a lovely day there on my way to Australia in 1960
My dad and I visited a beautiful Buddhist Temple, the guide gave me a frangipani flower.
My dad showed me how to "press" it and I still have it, 65 years later.
Castra
DrO,
The first sentence in the description says and I quote "Formerly known as Ceylon"
PhabPhour
DrO, Doesn’t explain when or why it became Sri Lanka.
DrO
Description does not mention it formerly being called Ceylon or when it changed to its current name to Sri Lanka.
The Horror
Beautiful place and the Sri Lankans are so friendly