Getting to Know Asian Countries that Changed Their Names

5. Ceylon to Sri Lanka 

In 1505, the Portuguese discovered Ancient Ceylon called Ceilão. In the early 19th century, British Empire changed its name to Ceylon. After independence, the island government changed its name to Sri Lanka. 

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GULIR UNTUK LANJUT BACA

In 2011, all Ceylon references were removed from official bodies and companies using the old name Ceylon.

Kabur dari Rutan Lampung Sejak 2024, Napi Narkoba Encek Ditangkap di Perbatasan Myanmar-Thailand

Pelarian Bayu Wicaksono alias Encek, narapidana kasus narkoba yang kabur dari Rutan Kelas II B Sukadana, Lampung Timur, akhirnya berakhir. Dia akhirnya ditangkap.

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30 Agustus 2026