What is another word for Sri Lanka?

Pronunciation: [sɹˌiː lˈaŋkə] (IPA)

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country located in the Indian Ocean. It is also known as Ceylon, a name given to it by the British. Another synonym for Sri Lanka is "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean," which refers to the country's stunning natural beauty. The country's strategic location has led to it being called the "Teardrop of India." Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage has earned it the nickname "The Island of Gems." The country's reputation for producing high-quality tea has led to it being called the "Tea Country." Lastly, it is also known as the "Resplendent Island" due to its stunning landscapes, azure waters, and vibrant culture.

What are the hypernyms for Sri lanka?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    island, nation, tropical country, Economic country, Indian Ocean country, South Asian Country.

Famous quotes with Sri lanka

  • Be careful about Burma. Most people cannot remember whether it was Siam and has become Thailand, or whether it is now part of Malaysia and should be called Sri Lanka.
    Alexander Cockburn
  • A few countries like Sri Lanka and Honduras have led the way in slashing maternal mortality.
    Nicholas D. Kristof
  • I'm a Canadian citizen. But I always want to feel at home in Sri Lanka. I'm a member of both countries.
    Michael Ondaatje
  • That's Anil's path. She grows up in Sri Lanka, goes and gets educated abroad, and through fate or chance gets brought back by the Human Rights Commission to investigate war crimes.
    Michael Ondaatje
  • It's a book about the history of the Hindus, from 50 million B.C.E. to the present. It says that there is no evidence that Rama was born in the place that is now known as Ayodhya and there is no evidence that there was a Hindu temple on the spot where the Babur Mosque was. And that there is no evidence that Rama and a bunch of monkeys built a bridge from India to Sri Lanka, as the Hindu Right have claimed. That's just mythology, which is lovely, I've studied it all my life, but you don't legislate on the basis of mythology.
    Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty

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