North Eastern Province

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North Eastern Province

Name

North Eastern Province

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The North Eastern Province was a former administrative division of Sri Lanka that existed until its formal de-merger in 2007. It occupied approximately one fourth of the island's total land area. The region was historically significant due to its large Tamil-speaking population.

Statistics

Area

18,880.00 km²

Population

Not available

Location