Horana (Horana South)
Horana (හොරණ,, ஹொரணை) is a town in Kalutara District, in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. It is on the A8 highway between Panadura and Ratnapura, 50 km away from Ratnapura and 18 km away from Panadura. Horana is connected with Colombo via B84 Colombo - Horana road, 42 km away from Colombo
The town is administered by an Urban Council. Horana is the home town of former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ratnasiri Wickremanayake.
The name, Horana, refers to the Hora tree, which there were significant numbers in this area in the past.
The town is administered by an Urban Council. Horana is the home town of former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ratnasiri Wickremanayake.
The name, Horana, refers to the Hora tree, which there were significant numbers in this area in the past.
Map - Horana (Horana South)
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Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers, the Malays, the Chinese, and the indigenous Vedda.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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LKR | Sri Lankan rupee | Rs රු or ரூ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |
SI | Sinhala language |
TA | Tamil language |