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JAFFNA
Calling Code: +94
The peninsula is practically an island, connected the rest of Sri Lanka by a narrow spit of land which houses the Chundikkulam bird sanctuary and a causeway known as Elephant Pass because elephants would once cross the shallow lagoon at this point.
Topographically quaint unlike the rest of lush Sri Lanka, only hard work and aggressive irrigation will coax a living out of this inhospitable northern soil. Jaffna is justly famous for the deliciousness of its mangoes and toddy from the palmyrah palm. There are plenty of beaches but no resorts.
The Dutch star fort in Jaffna is said to be Asias best example of Dutch fortification. Inside it are the Kings House and the Dutch Church. Since Jaffnas population is predominantly Tamil, there are also many Hindu Kovils.
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