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Geography
Sri Lanka, an island in the Indian Ocean, is separated from India by the Palk Strait, 48km wide stretch of water. The total land area is 65,525 km with internal waters being 1,570 km Most of the island is low-lying yet astonishingly varied. A length of 435km and breadth of 240km encompass beautiful tropical beaches, verdant vegetation, ancient monuments and a thousand delights to please all tastes. The relief features of the island consist of a mountainous mass somewhat south of the centre, with height exceeding 2,500 metres, surrounded by broad plains. The mountainous region of the island is gifted with around 100 waterfalls, while giving birth to numerous rivers, of which the longest at 335km. Palm fringed beaches surround the island and the sea temperature rarely falls below 27°C.
Climate
Climate and Seasons
Temperature Chart
Districts
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January – April
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May – August
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September – Decembe |
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Max. |
Min. |
Max. |
Min. |
Max. |
Min. |
Colombo |
30°C |
22°C |
30°C |
24°C |
29°C |
22°C |
Kandy |
31°C |
17°C |
29°C |
21°C |
28°C |
18°C |
Nuwara Eliya |
21°C |
14°C |
18°C |
16°C |
18°C |
15°C |
Trincomalee |
32°C |
24°C |
33°C |
25°C |
33°C |
23°C |