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Sri Lanka

The code 99235 represents Sri Lanka in the Official Geographic Code published by INSEE (France). This country has been listed in the COG since 14/08/1947. The ISO3, ISO2 and numeric codes are: LKA, LK and 144. Sri Lanka was formerly named: Ceylan before 1975.

Country information

Name
Sri Lanka
Official name (French)
République démocratique socialiste du Sri Lanka
Code
99235
ISO Alpha-2 code
LK
ISO Alpha-3 code
LKA
Numeric-3 code
144
Creation date
14/08/1947

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History since 1943

DateTypeCodeNameOfficial nameParent country
01/01/1975↻ Change99235Ceylan → Sri LankaDominion de Ceylan → République démocratique socialiste du Sri Lanka-
04/02/1948↻ Change99235CeylanCeylan → Dominion de Ceylan99132 Royaume-Uni → -
14/08/1947✚ Creation99235CeylanCeylan99132 Royaume-Uni

Frequently asked questions

What is the ISO code of Sri Lanka?

The ISO 2 code of Sri Lanka is LK, its ISO 3 code is LKA and its numeric code is 144 (ISO 3166 standard).

What is the INSEE code of Sri Lanka?

The INSEE code of Sri Lanka is 99235.

Which country has Sri Lanka been attached to?

Historically, the parent country of Sri Lanka was Royaume-Uni before 1948.

What was the former name of Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka was formerly named Ceylan before 1975.