Economy
Kandy is second only to Colombo as the center of the Sri Lankan economy. It is the second-largest city of the island and the capital of Central Province of Sri Lanka. Many major corporations have large branch offices in Kandy and many industries include textiles, furniture, information technology and jewellery are found there. Many agriculture research centers are located throughout the city.
Kandy City Centre is a large shopping centre located in the heart of Kandy. It houses famous international brand outlets such as Apple Inc. Futureworld, Philips, Reebok, Triumph International, Adidas as well as famous Asian and Sri Lankan brand shops.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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