World's End: Dramatic Cliff Drop in Horton Plains
World's End is one of Sri Lanka's most breathtaking natural attractions, offering a dramatic escarpment with a sheer vertical drop that stretches acro...
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Roshan Bandara
Travel & Geography Writer
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Roshan writes about travel, geography, and historical sites across Sri Lanka. He covers destination guides, national parks, ancient ruins, and the island's diverse landscape.
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I write to help people discover every corner of this beautiful island.
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Articles by Roshan Bandara
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Sri Lanka's Size: Comparison with Other Countries
Sri Lanka might be small on the world map, but its geographical significance and unique position in the Indian Ocean make it far more substantial than...
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Dunhinda Falls: 64-Meter Cascade Near Badulla
Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka's most spectacular natural wonders, and if you're planning a trip to the hill country, it absolutely deserves a spo...
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Gal Oya National Park & Senanayake Samudraya: Islands & Boat Safaris
If you're looking for one of Sri Lanka's most authentic wildlife experiences, Gal Oya National Park and the stunning Senanayake Samudraya reservoir of...
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Jaffna Peninsula: Northern Limestone Peninsula
The Jaffna Peninsula, extending northwestwards from mainland Sri Lanka into the Indian Ocean, stands as one of our island's most distinctive geographi...
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Sri Lankan Elephants Have Smaller Ears Than African Elephants
Sri Lanka's elephants are among the world's most magnificent creatures, but they're quite different from their African cousins. One of the most striki...
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Sea Breezes and Coastal Climate Moderation
If you live along Sri Lanka's coastline, you've probably noticed how the breeze shifts throughout the day, bringing cooler air inland during afternoon...
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The Southern Coastal Plains
Sri Lanka's southern coastal plains represent one of the island's most distinctive geographical regions, stretching across the southwestern and southe...
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Sri Lanka Has One of the Highest Literacy Rates in South Asia
Sri Lanka stands as a beacon of educational achievement in South Asia, boasting an adult literacy rate of 92.66% among people aged 15 and above[1]. Th...
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The Southwest Monsoon (Yala): June to October
The southwest monsoon, locally known as the Yala, is one of Sri Lanka's two major weather systems that shapes our island's climate, tourism patterns,...
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Sri Lanka's Position in the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka's position in the Indian Ocean isn't just about geography—it's about global power, economic opportunity, and our nation's future role on the...
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Colombo for Tourists: Neighborhoods, Transport & 48-Hour Itinerary
Colombo might not be the first place that comes to mind when you're planning a Sri Lankan getaway, but this vibrant coastal capital deserves your atte...
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