The provinces have existed since the 19th century but did not have any legal status until 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka established provincial councils.

The province is the largest by size, and second least populated in the country.

The province consists of the districts of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, both of which were important ancient Sri Lankan kingdoms.

The climate is semi-arid, and the forests are dry evergreen forests.

There was growing insistence on decentralisation of administrative processes to achieve rapid economic and social development of the country.

It consists two districts called Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapure; Anuradhapure is the largest district in the country.

NCP also called Wew Bendi Rajje because there are more than 3000 medium and large scale tanks situated in the province.

More than 65 of NCPs people depend on basic Agriculture and agro base industries.

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Therefore, Sri Lanka is most popular for beaches among tourists.

This city filled with luxurious hotels,restaurants and many variety of attractions.

You can discover variety of natural, cultural and historical heritages within few hours.

Those things will help you to find out new experience to your life.

We have star class hotels, home stays, heritage bungalows, boutique hotels to guest houses and rented apartments.

Sri Lanka have divergent nine provincials.Select what you most prefer provincial in here and travel like your own way.

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Provinces Of Sri Lanka