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Regions in Sri Lanka


Regions in Sri Lanka

Map of Sri Lanka with provincial regions colour-coded
Map of Sri Lanka with provincial regions colour-coded
Central Province (Kandy, Matale, Nuwara Eliya)
Northern Province (Jaffna)
After end of the 30 year civil war this region is slowly returning to its status as an important tourist attraction. Some areas remain unsafe and have yet to be cleared from mines.
North Central Province (Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla)
The ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka dating back over 2500 years. Rich in history, the area is known as the cultural triangle.
Eastern Province (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay)
North Western Province (Kurunegala)
Sabaragamuwa (Ratnapura)
Southern Province (Galle, Weligama, Matara, Tangalle, Unawatuna, Yala National Park)
the historic city of Galle and national parks
Uva (Badulla, Haputale, Bandarawela)
cool highland hill retreats
Western Province (Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Beruwela, Colombo, Gampaha, Negombo)
the administrative capital and the largest city plus some popular beach resorts


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