large kingdom of Asia, in the island of Ceylon. It contains about a quarter of the island; and as it is encompassed with high mountains, and covered with thick forests, through which the roads and paths are narrow and difficult, the king has them guarded to prevent his subjects from going into other countries. It is full of hills, from whence rivulets proceed which are full of fish; but as they run among the rocks, they are not fit for boats; however, the inhabitants are very dexterous in turning them to water their land, which is fruitful in rice, pulse, and hemp. The king is absolute, and his subjects are idolaters. The capital town is of the same name.

town of Asia, and capital of a kingdom. of the same name, in the island of Ceylon. It has been often burnt by the Portuguese, when they were masters of these coasts. The houses are very poor, low, and badly furnished. E. Long. 79. 12. N. Lat. 7. 35.

Sugar-Candy, a preparation of sugar made by melting and crystallizing it five or seven times over, to render it hard or transparent. It is of three kinds, white, yellow, and red. The white comes from the loaf-sugar, the yellow from the caramelado, and the red from the masticado.