<P> Sri Lanka , formerly called `` Ceylon '' , is an island nation in the Indian Ocean , southeast of the Indian subcontinent , in a strategic location near major Indian Ocean sea lanes . The nation has a total area of 65,610 km2 , with 64,740 km2 of land and 870 km2 of water . Its coastline is 1,340 km long . The main island of Sri Lanka has an area of 65,268 km2 -- it 's the twenty - fifth largest island of the world by area . Dozens of offshore islands account for the remaining 342 km2 area . The largest offshore island , Mannar Island , leads to Adam 's Bridge . </P>
<P> Sri Lanka , formerly called `` Ceylon '' , is an island nation in the Indian Ocean , southeast of the Indian subcontinent , in a strategic location near major Indian Ocean sea lanes . The nation has a total area of 65,610 km2 , with 64,740 km2 of land and 870 km2 of water . Its coastline is 1,340 km long . The main island of Sri Lanka has an area of 65,268 km2 -- it 's the twenty - fifth largest island of the world by area . Dozens of offshore islands account for the remaining 342 km2 area . The largest offshore island , Mannar Island , leads to Adam 's Bridge . </P>
where is sri lanka located on a map
where is sri lanka located on a map
an island nation in the Indian Ocean , southeast of the Indian subcontinent
an island nation in the Indian Ocean , southeast of the Indian subcontinent