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Conclusion
According to the above mentioned factors and fi gures it is evident that
the highland of Sri Lanka has a unique value of natural beauty and the
impacts of its socioeconomic values. There are several failures which have
to overcome with the support of international and local community to
preserve the heart of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
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