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The most recent site, the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, was listed in 2010. The Central Highlands and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are natural sites, the other six are cultural. In addition, Sri Lanka has four sites on its tentative list. The country served as a member of the World Heritage Committee in the years 1983–1989. [3]
Tourist attractions in Sri Lanka by province (10 C) * Lists of tourist attractions in Sri Lanka (1 C, 11 P) B. Beaches of Sri Lanka (3 P)
Waterfall in the national park. Horton Plains is located on the southern plateau of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. [2] The peaks of Kirigalpoththa (2,389 m (7,838 ft)) and Thotupola Kanda (2,357 m (7,733 ft)), the second and the third highest of Sri Lanka, are situated to the west and north respectively.
Topographic map of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, an island in South Asia shaped as a teardrop or a pear/mango, [168] lies on the Indian Plate, a major tectonic plate that was formerly part of the Indo-Australian Plate. [169] It is in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal, between latitudes 5° and 10° N, and longitudes 79° and 82° E. [170]
Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). The military facility atop the summit is visible in this image. Kirigalpotta, the 2nd tallest mountain. Udaweriya and Meeriyathenna, the 29th and 36th tallest mountain. Agrabopath, the 5th tallest mountain. Great Western Mountain, the 11th highest mountain in Sri Lanka.
National parks are a class of protected areas in Sri Lanka and are administered by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.National parks are governed by the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937 and may be created, amended or abolished by ministerial order. [1]
Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination. Tourism is a key industry that attracts international tourists yearly. Foreigners visit Sri Lanka to see nature, wildlife, historical monuments, and indigenous culture. In 2018, tourist arrivals peaked at 2.5 million, who spent a total of US$5.6 billion in the country.
Pages in category "Lists of places in Sri Lanka" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.