The Indian peninsula is separated from mainland Asia by the Himalayas. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea, formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.

How did Sri Lanka got separated from India?

Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes. It officially became Sri Lanka in 1972.

Why is Sri Lanka not a part of India?

India is the only neighbour of Sri Lanka, separated by the Palk Strait; both nations occupy a strategic position in South Asia and have sought to build a common security umbrella in the Indian Ocean.

Which God separated Sri Lanka from India?

The island nation of Sri Lanka is separated from southeastern India by the Palk Strait, a 40-mile-wide stretch of sea named for Robert Palk, a governor of Madras in British India.

Why is Sri Lanka cleaner than India?

Sri Lanka is cleaner and has a smaller population. Sri Lanka has less wealth and natural resources than India, but the streets, cities and country side are so much cleaner. Sri Lankas poverty rate is low, despite the fact that they have limited resources. Slums and dangerous areas are not prevalent.