In the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka is the coastal city of Batticaloa. It lies on an island, with three lagoons: Batticaloa Lagoon, Valaichchenai Lagoon, and Vakari (Panichchankerni) Lagoon.
Vakari Lagoon in the north of the city
is also called Panichchankerni Lagoon. Batticaloa Lagoon, often called east
Lagoon in the city is the largest. It is 56 kilometres long and extends from
Pankudaweli in the north and Kalmunai in the south.
Several bridges from the surrounding
islands connect to Batticaloa. These include Puliayantheevu, Buffalo Island, and
Bone Island. Along the coast are well known sandy beaches, such as Kallady
Beach, Pasikudah, and Kalkudah.
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