Geographical Location of Sri Lanka Grade 06 Geography Unit Chapter 4 Textbook English Medium New-Syllabus Questions

Key Points from the Provided Text

Geographical Location of Sri Lanka

1. Sri Lanka is an island situated in the Indian Ocean, south of India.
2. It belongs to the Asian continent, the largest continent in the world.
3. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow 32 km-wide sea strip called the Palk Strait.
4. Relative location of Sri Lanka: South of the Asian continent. North of the Indian Ocean. West of South-East Asia. East of the African continent.

Influence of Sri Lanka's Location

• Climate:
• Receives rainfall throughout the year due to its location as an island.
• Temperature is moderated by winds blowing across the Indian Ocean.
• Northern parts experience increased temperatures due to dry winds from the Indian sub-continent.
• Rainfall occurs due to monsoonal influences.
• Economy:
• Developed as a center on the East-West naval route since ancient times.
• Harbors like Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota play a significant role in international trade.
• Attracts tourism due to scenic locations and cultural landmarks.
• Emergence of new economic patterns with the arrival of western nations.
• Culture:
• Diverse languages, religions, and ethnic groups due to migration from India and Arabia.
• Western cultural influences were incorporated into Sri Lankan society after colonization.

Economic, Social, and Cultural Development

1. Sri Lanka has rapidly developed with significant contributions from:Construction of new harbors, airports, and expressways.Urban development projects.
2. Important places include:International airports at Katunayaka and Mattala.Harbors at Colombo, Trincomalee, Galle, and Hambantota.Major cities like Galle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, Jaffna, Kandy, and Colombo.

Other Related Activities

1. Study and mark Sri Lanka's geographical features and important locations on maps.
2. Explore the relationship between Sri Lanka’s location and societal changes (e.g., trade, cultural exchanges, and tourism).

Comparison with Other Islands

1. Sri Lanka's land area: 65,610 km2.
2. Other notable islands and their land areas:
3. Greenland: 2,130,800 km2.
4. Madagascar: 587,713 km2.
5. Cuba: 104,556 km2.
6. Taiwan: 35,883 km2.
7. Sicily: 25,662 km2.

Table of Islands and Oceans

Name of the Island Ocean in Which it is Located Japan Pacific Ocean New Zealand Pacific Ocean Maldives Indian Ocean Iceland Atlantic Ocean United Kingdom Atlantic Ocean Seychelles Indian Ocean

Name of the Island Ocean in Which it is Located

Japan Pacific Ocean

New Zealand Pacific Ocean

Maldives Indian Ocean

Iceland Atlantic Ocean

United Kingdom Atlantic Ocean

Seychelles Indian Ocean

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