Ratnapura
Ratnapura is the name of the provincial
capital of Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka and the Ratnapura District
in which the town is situated. The palm candy produced traditionally in
this region, but the more common explanation in Sri Lanka is that it
comes from the Sinhala "ratna" meaning gems and "pura" meaning city.
Located 101 km south east of Colombo, it is the center of a
long-established industry of precious stone mining including rubies,
sapphires, and other gems. Apart from gem mining, the town is known for
rice and fruit cultivations. Large plantations of tea and rubber
surround the town. Tea grown in this region is called low-country tea.
There is a well-established tourism industry in Ratnapura. Sinharaja
Forest Reserve, Udawalawe National Park, Kitulgala and Adam's Peak are
especially popular among tourists.
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| Ratnapura - Sri Lanka |
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| Ratnapura - Sri Lanka |
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| Ratnapura - Sri Lanka |
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| Ratnapura - Sri Lanka |
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| Ratnapura - Sri Lanka |
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