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Sri Lanka Name Change Sparks Global Confusion
A look at how Sri Lanka’s shift from Ceylon to the republic name travels unevenly. Locals and signage linger on Ceylon while officials say the move is largely formal, with Esso already using Lanka and citizens split on adopting Sri Lanka universally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tiede
Colombo
Sri Lanka
NEA
Ceylon
Indian Ocean
Republic of
Bombay
Times of Ceylon
Colvin DeSilva
Britain
Serendib
India
Sri
Lanka
DeSilva
United States
New York
Bangladesh
South Asia
Zaire
Ghana
Africa
East Pakistan
Congo
U.S
Esso
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Republic of Sri Lanka
Lipton
Llankai
Island
Exxon