Fun facts about Kandy
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The English name Kandy is derived from an anglicised version of the Sinhala Kanda Uda Rata, meaning 'the land on the mountain'.
Kandy
Sri Lanka
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kandy became the capital city of the last remaining independent kingdom in Sri Lanka in 1592.
Kandy
Sri Lanka
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau.
From the “History” section
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Kandy is located in the mountainous and thickly forested interior of Sri Lanka at an elevation of 500 metres above sea level.
Kandy
Sri Lanka
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau.
From the “Geography and climate” section
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Kandy has produced national-level competitors in a wide range of sports, including cricket, rugby union, and swimming.
Kandy
Sri Lanka
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau.
From the “Culture” section
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