Place:Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Central, Sri Lanka

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NameNuwara Eliya
TypeCity or town
Coordinates6.967°N 80.767°E
Located inNuwara Eliya, Central, Sri Lanka
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Nuwara Eliya is a city in the hill country of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its name means "city on the plain (table land)" or "city of light". The city is the administrative capital of Nuwara Eliya District, with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is at an altitude of 1,868 m (6,128 ft) and is considered to be the most important location for tea production in Sri Lanka. The city is overlooked by Pidurutalagala, the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climatethe coolest area in Sri Lanka.

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