Nai Aru Lagoon
Nai Aru Lagoon | |
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Location | Mullaitivu District, Sri Lanka |
Coordinates | 9°08′N 80°52′E / 9.133°N 80.867°E |
Type | Lagoon |
Primary outflows | Indian Ocean |
Surface area | 17.6 square kilometres (6.8 sq mi) |
Max. depth | 4 metres (13 ft) |
Surface elevation | Sea level |
Settlements | Alampil Chammalai Kumulamunai |
Nai Aru Lagoon (or Nay Aru Lagoon) is an
.The lagoon is fed by a number of small
brackish
.
The lagoon is surrounded by dense
cultivation.The lagoon has extensive
shorebirds
.
References
- S.W. Kotagama, Leonard Pinto and Jayampathi L. Samarakoon. "Sri Lanka" (PDF). Wetlands International. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2009.