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 Anura…
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 kilometers 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.
Country: Sri Lanka
Province: North Central Province
Established: 5th century BC
Elevation: 81 m (266 ft)
District: Anuradhapura
Demonym: Anuradhians
Time zone: UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone)
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