Sri Lanka Cities are marvelous with their bustling life, national parks, sanctuaries and other spectacular sight-seeing spots. When visiting this pearl of a country, don’t forget to explore the wonderful Sri Lanka Cities.
Notable Sri Lanka Cities :
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Colombo :
It is the capital as well as the largest city of Sri Lanka. Being a natural port it offers a good link with many places. People planning to visit Sri Lanka, can choose Colombo as the starting point.
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Kandy :
Kandy Pandhera, has a shrine where Buddha’s sacred tooth is kept as a relic for visitors to see in July or August. Like other Sri Lanka Cities, Kandy has many historical monuments and is associated with a rich and cultural past.
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Galle :
The bright and multicolored historical city has a 300 year old heritage of Dutch settlements. It can still be noticed in the quiet and historical architectural landmarks, which have a touch of colonial life. One can access the fantastic Unawatuna beach from this city.
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Kurunegala :
For 50 years this city was the capital of the royal dynasties. The location of this city is perfect for getaways into other Sri Lanka Cities. The spectacular rocks around the place, are a sight not be missed.
Be it any city or all the Sri Lanka Cities, one should visit them to absorb the beauty, warmth, richness and the life that the country offers.
Major Cities of Sri Lanka |
City Name | Population | City Name | Population |
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Colombo | 752993 | Batticaloa | 92332 |
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 245974 | Jaffna | 88138 |
Moratuwa | 207755 | Katunayake | 76816 |
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte | 135806 | Dambulla | 68821 |
Negombo | 127754 | Kolonnawa | 64887 |
Kandy | 125351 | Anuradhapura | 63208 |
Kalmunai | 106783 | Ratnapura | 52170 |
Vavuniya | 99653 | Badulla | 47587 |
Galle | 99478 | Matara | 47420 |
Trincomalee | 99135 | Puttalam | 45401 |