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Ussangoda
Ussangoda is a national park in Sri Lanka, established in 2010, covering 3.5 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #23 largest of Sri Lanka's 26 national parks. Archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
- Area
- 3.5 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HRI · 25 km
Nearest airports to Ussangoda
- 1 HRI25 kmstraight line
- 2 KCT75 kmstraight line
- 3 RML146 kmstraight line
More about Ussangoda
Ussangoda is one of 26 national parks in Sri Lanka — Archaeological site in Sri Lanka. It covers 3.5 km² (349 ha) — about 1.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #23 largest national park in Sri Lanka (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 years ago — the first national parks in Sri Lanka date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Ussangoda
The closest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 25 km away — around 33 minutes by car; alternatively Koggala Airport (KCT, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Bundala National Park (62 km²), Udawalawe National Park (308 km²), Lunugamvehera National Park (235 km²) and Yala National Park (979 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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