Galle, formerly Point de Galle, city in southwestern Sri Lanka, capital of Southern Province. A seaport bordering a tea-growing region, Galle exports rubber, tea, rope, coconut oil, and coir (coconut fiber). Galle was an important commercial port beginning in the 16th century, when much of Sri Lanka was occupied by Portugal, and later under the Dutch. Following the improvement of the port of Colombo by the British during the 19th century, the prosperity of Galle declined. Population (1990 estimate) 84,000.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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