Fun facts about Vavuniya
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Vavuniya has a long history of being ruled by Tamil kings who built many tanks and placed Naga Sacred Guard Stones near them.
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
Vavuniya is a city in Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by a Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War.
From the “History” section
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The city experienced a revival of Hinduism and Tamil culture after the Chola invasion.
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
Vavuniya is a city in Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by a Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War.
From the “History” section
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Vavuniya has a tropical savanna climate with a distinct wet season from October to December.
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
Vavuniya is a city in Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by a Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War.
From the “Climate” section
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The majority of the Northern Province's population, 89%, are Sri Lankan Tamils.
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
Vavuniya is a city in Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by a Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War.
From the “Demographics” section
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Vavuniya railway station connects Kankesanthurai to Colombo and was the terminus of the Northern Line during the civil war.
Vavuniya
Sri Lanka
Vavuniya is a city in Vavuniya District in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The municipality is administered by a Municipal Council. The town has been known since ancient times, but being a heavily forested area, less than 100,000 people lived in the entire district before the Sri Lankan Civil War.
From the “Transport” section
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