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The Hambantota International Port[a] is a deep water port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, notable for its 99-year lease to China Merchant Ports. Opened in 2010, it is Sri Lanka's second largest port, after Colombo. In 2020, the port handled 1.8 million tonnes of cargo. [3] Construction of the port commenced in January 2008.
Hambantota was known by many names Mahagama, Ruhuna and Dolos dahas rata. About 200 BC, the first Kingdom of Sri Lanka was flourishing in the north central region of Anuradhapura. After a personal dispute with his brother, King Devanampiyatissa of Anuradhapura, King Mahanaga established the Kingdom of Ruhuna in the south of the island.
Largest port in the country. Port of Hambantota. Hambantota. 06°07′10″N 81°06′29″E / 6.11944°N 81.10806°E / 6.11944; 81.10806 (Port of Hambantota) New port in the south. Trincomalee Harbour. Trincomalee. 08°34′01″N 81°13′52″E / 8.56694°N 81.23111°E / 8.56694; 81.23111 (Trincomalee Harbour ...
Website. slpa.lk. Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is the state-owned operator of major commercial ports in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1979, SLPA currently operates ports in Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kankesanthurai, Oluvil, Point Pedro and Trincomalee. [2] As of 31 March 2013 SLPA had a 3% stake in Colombo Dockyard.
Hambantota District is located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka. It has an area of 2,593 km 2 (1,001 sq mi) and a very dry climate. The district capital is Hambantota town; the administrative headquarters are there as well as the center of salt production.
Ambalantota. Ambalantota is a coastal town in southern Sri Lanka. It is located in Southern Province in Hambantota District between Matara and Hambantota. The Valave River meets the sea near Ambalantota. The Ambalantota is famous for its ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Ruhuna.
Politics of Sri Lanka. Provinces (black) are divided into districts (grey), which are further divided into divisional secretariats (white). These are then further divided into Grama Niladharis (not marked on the map). The districts are further divided into administrative sub-units known as divisional secretariats.
It is located in the town of Mattala, 18 km (11 mi) from Hambantota. It is the first greenfield airport and the third international airport in the country, after Ratmalana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. MRIA was opened in March 2013 by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who ordered the construction of the ...