Jaffna - Wikipedia
Jaffna (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணம், romanized: Yāḻppāṇam, IPA: [jaːɻpːaːɳɐm]; Sinhala: යාපනය, romanized: Yāpanaya, IPA: [jaːpənəjə]) is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the …
Northern Province, Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Jaffna is the capital city of the province. Between 1988 and 2006, the province was temporarily merged with the Eastern Province into one province, the North Eastern Province.
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3 days ago · "Jaffna – the plaid paradise of the North A vibrant palette of culture, history and spirituality"
Jaffna | Sri Lanka, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 15, 2024 · Jaffna, port, northern Sri Lanka. It is situated on a flat, dry peninsula at the island’s northern tip. The trading centre for the agricultural produce of the peninsula and nearby islands, it is linked with the rest of the country by road and a railway.
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Exploring Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s Far North: Here’s What To Expect
Nov 24, 2024 · Jaffna is located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, approximately 400 kilometres by car north of Colombo – a solid 9 or 10 hour drive away. Surrounded by islands and only narrowly separated from India by the Palk Strait, Jaffna is …
What to Do in Jaffna | Northern Province by Epic Sri Lanka …
A hugely significant region steeped in rich Hindu-Tamil history and culture, Jaffna and the North is bursting with tradition and colour. Multicoloured temples, lusciously green palms, friendly Tamil people, welcome travellers and tourists into their lives with positivity and curiosity.
Jaffna District - Travel Sri Lanka
Nestled at the northernmost tip of Sri Lanka, the Jaffna District is a captivating blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and serene landscapes. As a pivotal region in the country, Jaffna has a distinct identity that has been shaped by centuries of diverse influences.
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* Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. * It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna district. * Prior to the Sri Lankan civil war it was Sri Lanka’s second most populated city after the commercial capital Colombo.