Ceylon

Ceylon(present day Sri Lanka), is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean off the southern coast of the India.

Ceylon's documented history spans three thousand years. Its geographic location and deep harbours made it of great strategic importance from the time of the ancient Silk Road through World War II. Ceylon is a diverse country home to many religions, ethnicities and languages. Sri Lanka has a rich Buddhist heritage, and the first known Buddist writings were composed on the island.

Sri Lanka has been called The tear drop of India because of its shape and location and is known as "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean" because of its natural beauty. It is also known as "The nation of smiling people." The island contains tropical forests, and diverse landscapes.