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Kandy is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka and today it is a major tourist destination. You should know the Facts about Kandy as these would be very helpful while you are touring this wonderful place. There are numerous places that you can visit in Kandy and this is absolutely necessary if you are interested to know the facts about Kandy.

The name Kandy has been derived from the Sinhalese word “kanda u?a pas ra?a” that literally means "the five districts on the mountain". It was the Portuguese who shortened the name to "Candea". They used this name for both its capital and the kingdom Senkadagalapura.

Interesting facts about Kandy

Do not miss the Kandy Perahera. It is the temple that contains the tooth of Buddha's. There is a pageant that is held either in July or August every year I order to parade the golden caskets. This is the most spectacular event of the country and you should not miss it. 50 elephants are made to parade the city and they are accompanied by the dancers, drummers and chieftains.

The city of Kandy was established in the 15th century and it is where 2500 years of royal rule ended. It is a bustling market town that is rich with its diverse culture and there are numerous tourist attractions as well that you should not miss. Tourists can enjoy anything from the songs to dances and the handicrafts, visit the ancient temples and go in for the adventure activities.

Kandy lies in such a position that it is a good transit point leading to the cultural triangle to the north or the hill country in the south. In Kandy you would also find a treasure of souvenirs and experience many cultural performances.

History of Kandy

Kandy was first established by the King Wickramabahu (1357-1374 CE) near the Watapuluwa area, north of the present city, and named Senkadagalapura. It was in 1952 that Kandy became the capital city of Sri Lanka.

Demographics of Kandy

The predominant community in Kandy is the Sinhalas. But there are also the Tamils and the Moors who form sizeable communities.

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