Facts About Ratnapura
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Ratnapura city is located in the A4 Highway which connects capital Colombo to Kalmunai in the Eastern Province.
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Ratnapura features a tropical rainforest climate under the Köppen climate classification.
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The name ‘Ratnapura’ is a Sanskrit word meaning “city of gems”, from the Sanskrit words Pura (town) and Ratna (gemstone).
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Ratnapura is a major city in Sri Lanka, It is the capital city of Sabaragamuwa Province, as well as the Ratnapura District.
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The estimated Population of Ratnapura is 52,170.
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Ratnapura is a traditional centre for the Sri Lankan gem trade.
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Ratnapura is also spelt as Rathnapura.
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Ratnapura is the starting point for the ‘classic’ or hard route up Adam’s Peak, via the Gilimale and Carney Estates.
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Ratnapura is also known for the production of rice and fruit.
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In 2019, Ranapure Hospital was upgraded as a teaching Hospital with the establishment of medical faculty at Sabaragamuwa University.