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What is the distance between Anuradhapura and the current capital, Colombo?

  • 500 kilometers

  • 127 kilometers

  • 300 kilometers

  • 205 kilometers

Answer

Anuradhapura is located 127 kilometers from Colombo, the current capital of Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, and is known for its many ancient ruins, including the ruins of the city itself, which was once the capital of the Sinhalese Kingdom. The city was abandoned in the 10th century, but it remains an important archaeological site.
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