### References
* **Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority:** Official tourism information and visitor guidelines. * **Galle Heritage Foundation:** Information on the conservation, history, and administration of the Galle Fort. * **UNESCO World Heritage Center:** Official designation and historical criteria for the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications. * **Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka:** Demographic and population data for the Galle District. * **Galle Municipal Council:** Information on local administration, waste management, and city planning. * **University of Ruhuna:** Institutional data regarding higher education in the Southern Province. * **Ceylon Electricity Board & National Water Supply and Drainage Board:** Public utility service information. * **Sri Lanka Police:** Emergency contact information and tourist police operations.