Saliyapura Army Camp is a

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located in close to the ancient city of

Anuradhapura Anuradhapura (, ; , ) is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province, Sri Lanka, North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District. The city lies north of the cur ...

, the North Central Province of

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. The camp was started out as the regimental headquarters of the Rajarata Rifles from state land. It serves as the regimental headquarters of the Gajaba Regiment of

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since its formation in 1983. Built in close proximity to SLAF Anuradhapura. The base is the venue for the annual amateur outdoor

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''The Gajaba Supercross'' organized by the Gajaba Regiment and the SLARDAR, one of the premier motor racing events in the country.

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Gajaba Regiment Sri Lankan Army bases Buildings and structures in North Central Province, Sri Lanka {{SriLanka-stub