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'''Country''' : Sri Lanka [[File:srilanka.jpg|60 px|right]]<br><br><br> | |||
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The arms show two Dutch merchant ships | The arms show two Dutch merchant ships as during Dutch colonial times it was an important harbour. | ||
The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms. | The above image dates from a manuscript dating from 1717/1720. The town currently does not use arms. | ||