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North Western Province
North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate Wayamba. Its capital is Kurunegala, which has a population of 28,571. The province is known mainly for its numerous coconut plantations. Other main towns in this province are Chilaw and Puttalam, which are both small fishing towns. The majority of the population of Wayamba province is of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a substantial Sri Lankan Moor minority around Puttalam and Sri Lankan Tamils in Udappu and Munneswaram. Fishing, prawn farming and rubber tree plantations are other prominent industries of the region. The province has an area of 7,888 km², and a population of 2,370,075 .GeographyClimateThe climate of Wayamba is tropical, with a marked dry season, and temperatures averaging between 20 °C in January to 25 °C in March.The south of the province is wetter,with almost 2000 mm of rainfall per year, but the north of the province is one of the driest regions in Sri Lanka,averaging under1100 mm of rain in parts.DistrictsWayamba is divided into 2 districts: Kurunegala District 4,771km2 Puttalam District 2,976km2Explore the family-friendly attractions of North Western Province and add them to your vacation plans using our Sri Lanka road trip planning site.
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Kalpitiya
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BEST FOR: Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Scuba / Snorkeling, Outdoor Activity
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BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Spa, Gift & Specialty Shop
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BEST FOR: Religious Site, Landmark, Nature / Park
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BEST FOR: Monument, Ruin, Landmark
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BEST FOR: Historic Site, History Museum
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