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A tropical rainforest located in Sri Lanka ‘ Sinharaja Rainforest ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Sinharaja Rainforest is a tropical rainforest located in southwestern Sri Lanka. It is one of the country’s most important natural landmarks and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name “Sinharaja” translates to “Lion Kingdom” in Sinhalese, indicating its historical significance and its role as a protected habitat for wildlife. Here are some key features and facts about Sinharaja Rainforest: Biodiversity: Sinharaja Rainforest is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It is home to a wide array of flora and fauna, including many endemic species found only in Sri Lanka. The forest is a haven for numerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Flora: The rainforest is characterized by its dense vegetation, with towering trees reaching heights of over 40 meters (130 feet). It boasts over 240 species of trees, many of ...

The Old Town Of Galle And Fortifications-By EVERYMAN The World Heritage Sites Of Sri Lanka Source:Island Volleyball it is claimed is our national sport. However there is no doubt that Cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka .That popular West Indies calypso ‘Cricket, lovely cricket.’,’ will always be ringing in our ears. From the villages where youngsters from around 16 to 26 or maybe even older, use ‘polpithi’ bats, to the towns where more sophisticated young men use willow bats. It is cricket, cricket and more cricket. Little wonder then that we have been correctly described as ‘ a cricket crazy nation.’ And when it comes to grounds for international matches the Galle International Stadium is the most favored by our cricketers, our coaches and our spectators. The reason is that as at today (03. 05 .21), 34 Test Matches were played on these grounds of which Sri ...