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A
continuous rampart, built by the Dutch from
the mid 17th century onward and added to by
the British, encircles the city of Galle, interrupted
by 14 massive bastions. |
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This
4km stretch of palm-fringed sand ranks among the
twelve best beaches in the world. Attractions
include an accessible, reasonably well-preserved
coral reef for snorkelling. |
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The
mountain boasts of a variety of rare medicinal
plants and is the subject of many legends. A major
magnetic anomaly near Unawatuna has been attributed
to a meteorite strike. |
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