Matara, Sri Lanka

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Matara

Matara, (originally Mahathota) is a city on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 160 km from Colombo. It is one of the largest cities in Sri Lanka.[citation needed] It was deeply affected by the Asian Tsunami in December 2004 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

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[edit] History

Historically, Matara was a Muslim majority town. However, with the arrival of the Western colonists they were persecuted and killed and hence escaped to interior villages such as Kirinda, Mi-Ella, Porwai (Akuresssa), etc. In recent times, they town has been dominated by the Sinhalese People.

[edit] People

Matara is well known for its enterprising people.[citation needed] Most people who live in other parts of the country have origins in Matara. The Great Sanath Jayasuriya hails from Matara.

[edit] Polling divisions

  • Akuressa
  • Deniyaya
  • Devinuwara
  • Hakmana
  • Kamburupitiya
  • Matara
  • Weligama

[edit] Universities

[edit] Schools

[edit] Maps

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Coordinates: 5°57′N, 80°33′E

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