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Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies 205 kilometres (127 mi) north of the current capital of Colombo in the North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malwathu Oya. The city is now a World Heritage Site famous for its well-preserved ruins of the ancient Sinhalese civilisation.

Good to know

• Population: 60,943.
• Heritage: World Heritage Site.
• Area: 7179 sq km.
• Timezone: Asia/Colombo.

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