The City of Gems | Ratnapura | Sri Lanka
Coordinates: 6°40′50″N 80°24′08″ECoordinates: 6°40′50″N 80°24′08″ECountry: Sri LankaProvince: SabaragamuwaDistrict: RatnapuraArea: Total 20 km2 (8 sq mi) Throughout its 2000-year history, Sri Lanka has been referred to as “Serendib,” or “the Land of Gems.” Several travelers, including Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and Faxian, have written about the jewels of Sri Lanka in their journey journals. In order […]