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Weligama

Sri Lanka

Beligao, was the name the Portuguese gave to Weligama, situated in southern Ceylon between Gale and Matara. Due to its favourable situation on a bay to the south of the island, Weligama was used by the VOC as a guardpost. Cinnamon was grown on a large scale in the surrounding region, but the area also produced many roof and floor tiles and bricks for the VOC.

Historical titles

Belligam, Bellegam, Biligao, Weligama, Billegam

Country

Sri Lanka

VOC Area

Ceylon (VOC-gebied)

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