Sri Lanka is an island nation located off the southeast coast of India in the Indian Ocean. It has a population of around 22 million people and is home to a diverse mix of cultures, languages, and religions. The country has a long and complex history, with evidence of human habitation dating back over 30,000 years.

Sri Lanka gained independence from British rule in 1948 and has since been a democratic republic. The country has faced a number of challenges, including civil war, natural disasters, and economic struggles. The civil war, which lasted from 1983 to 2009, was fought between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a militant group seeking an independent state for the Tamil minority in the north and east of the island. The conflict ended with the defeat of the Tamil Tigers, but tensions between the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority remain.

Sri Lanka has a mixed economy that relies heavily on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being major exports. The country is also known for its textiles, gemstones, and tourism industry. It is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and the World Trade Organization, and has strong economic ties with India and China.

Geopolitically, Sri Lanka is important due to its strategic location along major sea routes in the Indian Ocean. It is also a member of the Non-Aligned Movement, which aims to remain neutral in international relations. However, the country has faced pressure from larger powers in the region, including India and China, which have sought to influence its domestic and foreign policies.

Sri Lanka maintains contact with 34 countries. The five most intense relations Sri Lanka has are with: India with a score of 24 189 , China with a score of 15 832 , United Kingdom with a score of 13 356 , Myanmar with a score of 10 145 , and Turkey with a score of 10 021 .

The top five closest relations from Sri Lanka are: China with a score of 9.86 , Maldives with a score of 9.27 , Myanmar with a score of 9.27 , India with a score of 9.12 , and Pakistan with a score of 9.03 .

While, the top five strained relations from Sri Lanka are: Israel with a score of 3.5 , Iraq with a score of 4.16 , Russia with a score of 4.28 , Kosovo with a score of 4.66 , and South Africa with a score of 4.71 .