Kandy District

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Kandy District, Administrative district in Central Province, Sri Lanka

The Kandy District spans 1,940 square kilometers across mountainous terrain, featuring dense forests, tea plantations, and numerous Buddhist temples throughout its territory.

The district contains the last capital of ancient Sri Lankan kingdoms, which maintained independence from European colonizers until the British acquisition in 1815.

The Temple of the Tooth Relic, located within the district, holds regular ceremonies where Buddhist monks perform rituals and maintain sacred religious traditions.

The district connects to Colombo through multiple transportation routes, including the A1 highway and the main railway line from Colombo to Badulla.

The Udawattekele Sanctuary within the district contains over 460 plant species and supports multiple varieties of mammals, reptiles, and bird populations.

Location: Central Province

Capital city: Kandy

Website: http://kandy.dist.gov.lk/index.php/en

GPS coordinates: 7.25000,80.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39

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