Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex

Millions of years ago, Sri Lanka was part of the Indian peninsula and connected to Godwanaland. However, it later became an island separated from the mainland. According to the Rama-Ravana legend, the Talaimannar strait was where Hanuma built a bridge to connect Sri Lanka with South India. This geographical connection allowed for the rich exchange of flora and fauna between the two regions.

Sri Lanka boasts some of the richest biodiversity in Asia, thanks to its close relationship with the Indian peninsula. The country's diverse range of living beings, forests, and fertile soil has created a unique bio-land environment, with the mid-country hills playing a significant role in its formation. The South-west area is dominated by planes, while the mid-hill country is characterized by rivers fed by monsoon rains, thick vegetation, and large streams.

The Ambuluwawa peak, located in the center of the Gampola Kingdom established by King Buvanekabahu IV, has yet to be utilized. The peak s...

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