The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (commonly known as Sri Lanka ) is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. An island nation in South Asia, it was known as Ceylon until 1972. Sri Lanka is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar, the Palk Strait and lies in the vicinity of India and Maldives. The country is famous for the production and export of tea, coffee, coconuts, rubber and cinnamon, the last of which is native to the country.[14] The natural beauty Sri Lanka has led to the title The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. The island is laden with lush tropical forests, white beaches and diverse landscapes with rich biodiversity. The country lays claim to a long and colorful history of over three thousand years, having one of the longest documented histories in the world. Sri Lanka's rich culture can be attributed to the many different communities on the island.

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