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23.11.07 Big Colombo
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Bored and has nothing to do during your vacation or semester break? Why not go to Colombo? Well, it is simply regarded as the largest city as well as the capital of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the west coast of the island and is adjacent to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte- the administrative […]

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20.10.07 All about the Sri Lanka Junglefowl
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Known as a member of the pheasant family, the Sri Lanka Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) is a close relative of the Indian Red Junglefowl and it serves as the national bird of Sri Lanka.
This is a kind of large bird which has colorful, male plumage but is sometimes difficult to see in the denser […]

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11.07.07 The New Capital Territory
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Welcome to Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka. It is situated beyond the eastern suburbs of the commercial capital Colombo and it is often known as the New Capital territory. Kotte was derived from the Tamil word Kottei which means fortress. It was in the year 1979 when the city was redeveloped as well […]

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9.07.07 The Sacred Hill of the Lord
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A port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka, Trincomalee is built on a peninsula that divided the inner and outer harbors.
Its name is derived from Tamil name Tiru-kona-malai which means “Sacred hill of the Lord.” It has a bay which is landlocked and its harbor is known for its large size as well […]

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3.07.07 Trip to the vibrant city of Jaffna
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Known as the capital city of the Northern Province, Sri Lanka, Jaffna had been the second largest city in Sri Lanka for several decades until the very recent civil conflict.
Among the main products of the city are sea products, red onion and tobacco. Just before the civil war, Jaffna was a place of many small […]

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2.07.07 Galle: A Fortified City
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Situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, Galle is a fortified city built by the Europeans in south and Southeast Asia.
It was in the 18th century when the city has reached the height of its development before the British arrived who had developed the harbor at Colombo. In the city, one will find the […]

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