Pottuvil, a charming coastal town in Eastern Sri Lanka, is famous for its stunning beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Just a stone's throw from the renowned surfing destination of Arugam Bay, Pottuvil offers pristine sands and turquoise waters, perfect for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. The town is also a gateway to the Kumana National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and birdwatching opportunities. With its blend of natural beauty and relaxed vibe, Pottuvil is an ideal destination for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape.
Pottuvil es una ciudad en el distrito de Ampara de Sri Lanka, ubicada en la costa este de la isla. Se encuentra a 4 km (2,5 millas) al norte del popular destino turístico de Arugam Bay.
Acerca del distrito de Ampara
Ampara pertenece a la provincia oriental de Sri Lanka. Es una ciudad remota en la costa este de Sri Lanka, a unos 360 km de la capital, Colombo. Ampara es la mayor provincia cosechadora de arrozales del país y tiene el Océano Índico en la costa este de Sri Lanka como recurso pesquero. La mayoría de los civiles son cingaleses, mientras que los tamiles y los moros de Sri Lanka también viven en las partes costeras del distrito.
Acerca de Eastern Province
La Provincia Oriental es una de las 9 provincias de Sri Lanka. Las provincias existen desde el siglo XIX, pero no tuvieron ningún estatus legal hasta 1987, cuando la 13ª enmienda a la Constitución de 1978 de Sri Lanka estableció los consejos provinciales. Entre 1988 y 2006, la provincia se fusionó temporalmente con la Provincia del Norte para formar la Provincia del Noreste. La capital de la provincia es Trincomalee. La población de la provincia oriental era de 1.460.939 en 2007. La provincia es la más diversa de Sri Lanka, tanto étnica como religiosamente.
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provincia oriental tiene un área de 9.996 kilómetros cuadrados (3.859,5 millas cuadradas). La provincia está rodeada por la Provincia del Norte al norte, la Bahía de Bengala al este, la Provincia del Sur al sur y las provincias de Uva, Central y Norte-Central al oeste. La costa de la provincia está dominada por lagunas, siendo las más grandes las lagunas Batticaloa, Kokkilai, Upaar y Ullackalie.
Amparais belongs to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. It is a remote city on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, about 360 km from the capital city ofColombo. Ampara is the largest paddy harvesting province in the country, and has the Indian Ocean on the east coast of Sri Lanka as a fisheries resource. Most of the civilians are Sinhala, while Tamils and Sri Lankan Moors also live in the coastal parts of the district.
About Eastern Province
The Eastern Province is one of the 9 provinces of Sri Lanka. The provinces have existed since the 19th century but they didn't have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the 1978 Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils. Between 1988 and 2006 the province was temporarily merged with the Northern Province to form the North-East Province. The capital of the province is Trincomalee. The Eastern province's population was 1,460,939 in 2007. The province is the most diverse in Sri Lanka, both ethnically and religiously.
Eastern province has an area of 9,996 square kilometers (3,859.5 sq mi).The province is surrounded by the Northern Province to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Southern Province to the south, and the Uva, Central and North Central provinces to the west. The province's coast is dominated by lagoons, the largest being Batticaloa lagoon, Kokkilai lagoon, Upaar Lagoon and Ullackalie Lagoon.
