Bone Island
Island in Sri Lanka
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Bone Island (Tamil: எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு) is a tiny island as part of Batticaloa Lagoon among other small islands of Sri Lanka[1][2] It has no causeway connection to the mainland and can only be accessed by boat. It is used as a resting place by local fishermen, and has attracted a large amount of local tourists. J. A. Bone, Asst. Government Agent (1833–1837),[3] built a small bungalow in the island.[4] Later the island is called by his name.[5]
LocationBatticaloa
Coordinates7°45′12″N 81°41′24″E
ProvinceEastern Province
DistrictBatticaloa District
Native name: எலும்புத்தீவு / போன் தீவு | |
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Bone Island view from a boat | |
 Interactive map of Bone Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Batticaloa |
| Coordinates | 7°45′12″N 81°41′24″E |
| Administration | |
Sri Lanka | |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| District | Batticaloa District |
| DS Division | Manmunai North |
| Largest settlement | Batticaloa |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (Batticaloa) |
Picture Gallery
- Bone Island
A bird's-eye view of Bone Island
Bird's-eye view – Bone Island in distance (centre)
