The tallest peak on this nation is Pidurutalagala, known as Mt. Pedro by English-speakers.
The Mahaweli River supplies this nation with about 40% of it electricity before flowing into the Trimcomalee Bay. The tallest peak on this nation is Pidurutalagala, known as Mt. Pedro by English-speakers. Its Wilpattu National Park lies along the Gulf of Mannar, a portion of the Laccadive Sea to its west. The northern portion of this (*) island contains the Jaffna peninsula, which is separated by the Palk Strait from a larger northern neighbor. Its current capital is often referred to as Kotte and this nation was formerly known as Ceylon. For 10 points, name this country with current commercial capital at Colombo that is to the direct south of India.
The Mahaweli River supplies this nation with about 40% of it electricity before flowing into the Trimcomalee Bay.
Democratic Socialist Republic of {Sri Lanka} [prompt on {Ceylon }before mention] [HM]