Southern Province, Sri Lanka facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Southern Province
දකුණු පළාත
தென் மாகாணம் |
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Location within Sri Lanka
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| Country | Sri Lanka | |
| Created | 1833 | |
| Admitted | 14 November 1987 | |
| Capital | Galle | |
| Largest City | Galle | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5,544 km2 (2,141 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 7th (8.46% of total area) | |
| Population
(2011 census)
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| • Total | 2,464,732 | |
| • Rank | 3rd (12.18% of total pop.) | |
| • Density | 444.58/km2 (1,151.45/sq mi) | |
| Gross Regional Product
(2010)
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| • Total | Rs 492 billion | |
| • Rank | 3rd (10.2% of total) | |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (Sri Lanka) | |
| ISO 3166 code | LK-3 | |
| Vehicle registration | SP | |
| Official Languages | Sinhala, Tamil | |
.PNG)
The Southern Province is a beautiful region in Sri Lanka. It's one of the nine main areas, or provinces, that make up the country. These provinces have been around since the 1800s. However, they only gained official power in 1987. That's when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka created special groups called provincial councils to help run them.
This province is the 7th largest in Sri Lanka by size. It's home to about 2.5 million people, making it the 3rd most populated province. The Southern Province is surrounded by other provinces like Sabaragamuwa Province and Uva Province to the north. To the east, you'll find the Eastern Province. The Western Province is to the northwest. The vast Indian Ocean borders the province to the south, west, and east. The main city and capital of the Southern Province is Galle.
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Exploring the Southern Province
The Southern Province is a fairly small area. It includes three important districts: Galle, Matara, and Hambantota. Each district has its own unique charm and features.
What People Do Here
For many people living in the Southern Province, their main jobs involve farming and fishing. They often grow food to feed their families and sell a little extra. Fishing is also a big part of life, especially along the coast. These activities are very important to the local economy.
Education in the Province
Education for children in government schools is managed by the Southern Provincial Education Department. This department makes sure that schools have what they need and that students get a good education. It helps to organize learning across the entire province.
Images for kids
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Galle, a major city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka
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Aerial view of the Hambantota District
See also
In Spanish: Provincia Sur (Sri Lanka) para niños
