Wadduwa
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 Wadduwa
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| Coordinates: 6°42′48″N 79°54′15″E / 6.71333°N 79.90417°E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western Province |
| Time zone | Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone (UTC+5:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | Summer time (UTC+6) |
Wadduwa is a town situated in the western coast of Sri Lanka about 33km south of Colombo.It spans from within the 30-36 km area along the Galle Road and sideways for the land side too.It is a very popular tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. It is also famous for its rich cultivation of coconut palms and as a major producer of toddy and vinegar. It is popular for the products made from coconut fibre such as brooms,carpets etc.
[edit] Origin of the name
According to folklore, there were many native indigenous doctors in this area in the past. The name for native doctors in Sinalese Language is "veda mahaththayaa", thus comes the name 'veda doova' meaning the land of the native doctors. It has later become "Wadduwa".
Coordinates: 6°40′N 79°56′E / 6.667°N 79.933°E
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