The plantations are mainly in the south western zone of the island. Coconut Coconut grows widely in the coastal regions of the wet zone. Described as the 'tree of life' every part of it is made use of. Coconut milk, the extract of the kernel, is used for daily cooking. Other products obtained from coconut are oil, copra, dessicated coconut, vinegar and arrack, the local drink.
Coconut fibre is used to make rope, rugs, matting, brooms and brushes.
Sri Lanka has three beautiful Botanic Gardens - Peradeniya at an elevation of 488 metres, Hakgala at an elevation of 1,680 metres and Henarathgoda in the low country.