Galle
Galle"Gaul", and in Sinhalese IPA: [ɡaːlːə]) is a town situated on the southwestern tip
of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle was known as Gimhathiththa before the
arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, when it was the main port on the
island. Galle reached the height of its development in the 18th century, during
the Dutch colonial period. The major river is Gin River Gin Ganga which starts
from Gongala Kanda and passing villages such as Neluwa, Nagoda, Baddegama,
Thelikada, Wakwella and kisses the sea at Ginthota. In Wakwella over the river
there is Wakwella Bridge which is the longest bridge in Sri Lanka.
Hambantota
Hambantota is a rural town in southeastern coastal area of
Sri Lanka. It is also the capital of the Hambantota District in the Southern
Province of Sri Lanka.
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa is a small town on the south coast of Sri Lanka. It
is located in the Southern Province, about 20 km north-west of Galle. Hikkaduwa
is famous for its beach and corals. Villages affected were Telwatta, Paraliya,
Dodanduwa, Kahawa, Rathgama. The place is on the way from Colombo to Galle on
the famous Galle road. It is primarily a tourist destination, and serves as a
great beach with options to surf, snorkel and enjoy the sun.
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