Jaffna Peninsula

geographical name

peninsula that is the northern extremity of Sri Lanka

Note: The Jaffna Peninsula extends into Palk Strait.

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“Jaffna Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jaffna%20Peninsula. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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