Border history · 1886–2023

Sri Lanka borders over time

CShapes records 1 change to the borders of Sri Lanka (also recorded as Ceylon) between 1886 and 2023. It has been independent since February 4, 1948. Its territory covers 65,983 km².

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Border changes
1
Area today
65,983 km²
Status
Independent since 1948
February 4, 1948 – presentChoose a period to see its borders. The dashed line is the period before.

Timeline of Sri Lanka's borders

Each period is one border version in CShapes, with its area and the change from the period before.

  1. January 1, 1886 – February 3, 1948

    65,983 km²First recorded versionRuled by United KingdomWorld map in 1886

  2. February 4, 1948 – present

    65,983 km²±0 km²IndependentWorld map in 1948

What changed

Independence, transfers between rulers, and border changes recorded for this country.

  1. Sri Lanka becomes independent from United Kingdom.