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Download Solution PDFSri Lanka is separated from India by the ________.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Palk strait.Key Points
- Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait, a narrow strait that lies between the southeastern coast of India and the northernmost tip of Sri Lanka.
- The Palk Strait is approximately 53-80 kilometers wide and about 400 kilometers long.
- The Palk Strait is named after Robert Palk, a British governor of Madras Presidency during the late 18th century.
- The Palk Strait is an important shipping lane that connects the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
Additional Information
- The Isthmus of Kra is a narrow strip of land in Thailand that connects the Malay Peninsula with mainland Asia.
- The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Isthmus of Panama is a narrow strip of land that connects North and South America.
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