Historically referred to as Taprobane or Serendib, the Mahaweli River is the only river that does not follow a radial pattern beginning in the Central Highlands and it is bordered on the west by the Laccadive Sea.
Historically referred to as Taprobane or Serendib, the Mahaweli River is the only river that does not follow a radial pattern beginning in the Central Highlands and it is bordered on the west by the Laccadive Sea. Kotte serves as its legislative capital, and according to Muslim legend, Adam stood on one leg on this island for 1,000 years. Separated from the mainland by the Palk Strait, it is in the midst of a civil war between the Sinhalese and the rebel Tamil Tigers. FTP, identify this island with capital at Colombo which lies off the coast of India.
Historically referred to as Taprobane or Serendib, the Mahaweli River is the only river that does not follow a radial pattern beginning in the Central Highlands and it is bordered on the west by the Laccadive Sea.
{Sri Lanka} (accept {Ceylon})