Kosgoda City

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Kosgoda is a charming coastal town located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant marine life. This picturesque destination offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a popular stop for travelers exploring the southern coastline. Kosgoda is particularly famous for its sea turtle conservation efforts, attracting visitors eager to witness these incredible creatures up close.

The town is home to the renowned Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, where various species of sea turtles are protected and released into the ocean. Beyond its conservation efforts, Kosgoda boasts stunning golden beaches that provide the perfect setting for relaxation and scenic walks along the shore. The tranquil waters also offer opportunities for swimming and enjoying breathtaking sunsets.

Visitors to Kosgoda can experience the peaceful coastal atmosphere while exploring local fishing villages, lush coconut plantations, and serene lagoons. The town's proximity to major attractions like Bentota and Galle makes it an excellent base for discovering more of Sri Lanka’s southern wonders.

Overall, Kosgoda is a must-visit destination for those seeking a mix of natural beauty, wildlife conservation, and coastal charm. Whether it’s witnessing sea turtles, relaxing by the ocean, or exploring the local culture, Kosgoda offers a memorable experience for travelers.

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About Galle District

Galle is a city situated on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and Southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Galle is a sizeable town, by Sri Lankan standards, and has a population of 91,000, the majority of whom are of Sinhalese ethnicity. There is also a large Sri Lankan Moor minority, particularly in the fort area, which descend from Arab merchants that settled in the ancient port of Galle.

About Southern Province

The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.

Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.

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