| Trincomalee | ||
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| State | Sri Lanka | |
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| Region | Eastern Province | |
| Inhabitants | 101.958 (2007) | |
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Trincomalee is a city in the Eastern Province of the Sri Lanka.
To know
It is one of the most important centers of Tamil-speaking culture in the country.
The port of Trincomalee Bay is known for its breadth and safety. Unlike other ports in the Indian Ocean, it is accessible to ships of any size.
It is home to both the largest naval base in the country and a Sri Lankan Air Force air base.
Geographical notes
The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner port from the outer ones.
Background
In the past the city was called Gokanna, and it was a port that played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's maritime trade history.
How to orient yourself
Trincomalee: full screen map.How to get
How to get around
What see
The city also has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka.
Events and parties
What to do
The beaches are used for surfing, fishing and whale watching.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Trincomalee
Commons contains images or other files on Trincomalee
