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Wind farm Puttalam, Sri Lanka

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Wind farm Puttalam, Sri Lanka Puttalam power plant is the largest power plant in Sri Lanka.There are 25 wind turbines generate 20 MW to the national electricity grid.It is located on the south - east shore of the Puttalam lagoon in puttalam Sri Lanka.Construction of this power plants was began in 2009.Construction cost was USD 40 million.Owner of this power plant is Wind force (pvt) Ltd.This power plants is maintained by Seguwantivu and Vidatamunai(pvt) Ltd.Wind power Electricity cheaper than other energy sources.The way to go there from colombo,wattala,seeduwa,Negombo,Kattuwa,Waikkal,Bolawatta,Nainamadama,Wennappuwa,Marawila,Mhawewa,Bangadenya,Arachchikattuwa,Anawilundawa,Baththuluoya,Akkaraweli,Mundel,Mangala eliya,Madurankuli,Karikattiya,Thilladi,Puttalam.

The indigenous people (Vadda) of Sri Lanka

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The indigenous people (Vadda) of Sri Lanka are a minority community.The indigenous people of Sri Lanka are divided into three parts according to the provinces.They are called Anuradhapura vadda,Coastal vadda, Bintenna vadda(Mahiyanganaya) The Vaddas of Sri Lanka acting in accordance with the Sinhala-Tamil Hindu culture.There is a conection between Anuradhapura Vaddas and coastal Vaddas.Uruwarige Wannilaththo of Bintenne Vadda regarded as leader of Vaddas in Lanka. A model of a house built to escape the threat of elephants A model of a house built to escape the threat of elephants Vadda leader's house Vadda leader's house Vadda leader's house With Vadda leader Vadda leader's house   

Ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom

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Anuradhapura Kingdom The Anuradhapura kindom was the first kingdom  of Sri Lanka.this kingdom was founded by king Pandukabhaya.King Devanampiyathissa was an outstanding king during the Anuradhapura period.The ruins of temples built by him can still be seen today.The sacred Atamasthan (eight sacred places that,Lankaramaya,The Jaya sri maha bodhi(tree planted by king Devanampiyathissa 307-267 BC),The Lovamahapaya,The Mirisavati stupa,The Jethavanarama stupa,The Abhayagiri stupa,The Thuparama stupa,The ruwanwali maha stupa) built by different king sat different times is located in Anuradhapura.Anuradhapura is 203km away from Colombo.

Lakvijaya Power station Norochcholai Sri Lanka

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Lakvijaya Power station, Norochcholai Sri Lanka Lakvijaya Power station is located in Norochcholai,Puttalam district in the Kalpitiya peninsula in Sri Lanka.It is a coal-fired power station.The construction work commenced in 2006.In 2011 300MW was added to the national electric power system. People can view this power station in advance.

The green leaf creature. ( in sinhala පේර කොලයා sound=Pera kolaya=An animal made of leaf)Temnophylloides astridula

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                                                     . The green leaf creature.( Temnophylloides astridula) The green leaf creature.( Temnophylloides astridula) is a rare creature.This creature was found when climbing the VADIHITI KANDA (mountain near Kataragama Sri Lanka)  Lanka (mountain near Kataragama Sri Lanka) The creature had a color similar to that of the iron pipe.This creature has the ability to adjust its color according to its environment.

Yapahuwa Fortress Sri Lanka.

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Yapahuwa Fortress Sri Lanka Yapahuwa (also known as Yapawwa, pawwa means mountain)  Fortress is located in the Mahawa divisional secretariat in the Kurunegala district of the North western province of Sri Lanka. It is said that in the early 13th century, a fortress is built by the commander Subha.After that king Vijayabahu iv had done some development work Yapahuwa.Yapahuwa was an important security point at that time.Buwnekabahu. (1772-1784)brother of king Vijayabahu iv has made Yapahuwa his capital city.Yapahuwa is the 4th kindom of Sri Lanka.The kindom was build around a 100m high rock.Yapahuwa has been the capital of Sri Lanka for about 10 years. Ancient stone cutting technology Yapahuwa

Port city colombo (Colombo international financial city)

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Port city colombo (Colombo international financial city) The city is planing to reclaim the sea near Colombo's Galle Face Green.The area of this city is square kilometres 2.69. The work commence in 2014.The reclamation project was completed by 2018.Political issues at times interrupted this activity.But with the new agreement, the Chinese government is continuing its construction.The construction work is being done by China Harbour engineering company. Around port city Near port city Near port city  

Matale Aluviharaya (Aluvihara Rock Temple)

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Matale  Aluviharaya (Aluvihara Rock Temple) (Alu means ash, viharaya means temple) is a ancient buddhist temple.It is situated Aluvihare village ,matale district, central province of sri lanka.It is situated 30 km away from Kandy,3.5km away from Matale town.Its history dating back 3rd century B.C. to the king Devanampiyatissa. It is belived that the stupa(pagoda) was built by king Devanampiyatissa.It was in this temple that the thripitaka(thri means three, pitaka means books, thripitaka means three books on buddhism) was first written.

Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya Pallebadda Sri Lanka

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Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya Pallebadda Sri Lanka Sankapala raja maha viharaya( sanka means big oyster, raja means king, maha means large, viharaya means temple)is situated in Pallebadda village Rathnapura district Sabaragamuwa province Sri Lanka.An inscription states that this is a very ancient temple.Its dates back to 2000 years. Hitory says that   one of the ten great  warriors of king Dutugamunu was  Pussadeva became a buddhist monk at this place.It is belived that the big oyster used by the giant Pussadeva placed in this temple.