List of days of the year

22 May - Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka in 1972

 



Ceylon officially changed its name to Sri Lanka on May 22, 1972. This change was made to reflect a shift in the country's identity and to move away from its colonial past. It was also part of a broader transformation from a dominion within the British Commonwealth to a fully independent republic. Sri Lanka means "Resplendent Island" in Sanskrit and is a name that resonates with the country's cultural and historical heritage.

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