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Kandy has produced national-level competitors in a wide range of sports, including cricket, rugby union, and swimming.

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Kandy

Sri Lanka

Country
Sri Lanka
Population
125.0K
Coordinates
7.29, 80.63
982nd most populous city in the world

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.

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