Baththalangunduwa

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Baththalangunduwa Island is a small island located off the northwest coast of Sri Lanka, in the Puttalam District. It is situated in the Palk Strait, not far from the mainland. The island is part of the Kalpitiya Peninsula and is surrounded by a series of smaller islands and shallow waters, making it a serene and relatively untouched destination.

Location: The island is located off the coast near the village of Puttalam and is part of the Kalpitiya archipelago.

Natural Beauty: The island is known for its natural beauty, including pristine beaches, clear blue waters, and coral reefs, making it a good spot for nature lovers and tourists looking for tranquility. It’s also a haven for birdwatching due to the rich biodiversity in the area.

Access and Tourism: Although not a major tourist hub, Baththalangunduwa Island is known for its serene atmosphere and natural beauty. It is accessible by boat from the Kalpitiya area. The island has been gaining attention from tourists seeking more off-the-beaten-path locations, with some eco-tourism development in recent years.

Wildlife: The surrounding waters are home to a variety of marine life, including dolphins and sea turtles, and the island itself supports local wildlife, including bird species that make it a popular spot for eco-tourism activities.

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Puttalam District

Puttalam is a town in Puttalam District,Sri Lanka. Situated at the apex of the Coconut triangle, Puttalam is the second largest Coconut producer of the country. And Tabbowa, a fertile land for agriculture records highest paddy production per acre.Puttalam is the main salt producer of the country. Holland fort at Kalpitiya, St. Anne's Church in Thalawila,Munneshwaram Kovil in Chilaw and Mohideen Jumma Mosque (known as Grand Mosque) in Puttalam underline the historical importance of this region.

North Western Province

North Western Province is a province of Sri Lanka. The districts of Kurunegala and Puttalam formulate North Western or 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 (24,712) and Puttalam (45,661), 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 2,184,136 (2005 calculation).

Wayamba is the third largest paddy producing area in Sri Lanka .Wayamba has a highly developed agricultural economy, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables, flowering plants, spices, oil-seeds in addition to the traditional plantation crops such as Coconut, Rubber and Rice. Rich soils and varied climate give Wayamba a potential for growing of virtually any crop.

In Wayamba or North Western province, home for ancient Buddhist rock temples, magnificent citadels Panduwasnuwara, Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa and Kurunegala. Impressive remains of those citadels, palaces, Buddhist temples and monasteries provide exciting sight seeing to the visitors.

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