Bone Island
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Bone Island (Tamil: எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு) is a tiny island as part of Batticaloa Lagoon among other small islands of Sri Lanka[1][2] It has no causeway connection to the mainland, it is connected by boat. It uses as resting place by local fishermen, and it has significant attraction of local tourists. J. A. Bone, Asst. Government Agent (1833–1837),[3] built a small bungalow in the island.[4] Later, the island called by his name.[5]
Quick Facts Native name: எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு, Geography ...
Native name: எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு | |
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Geography | |
Location | Batticaloa |
Coordinates | 7°45′12″N 81°41′24″E |
Administration | |
Sri Lanka | |
Province | Eastern Province |
District | Batticaloa District |
DS Division | Manmunai North |
Largest settlement | Batticaloa |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 (Batticaloa) |
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