Malvathu River
The Malvathu River (Sinhala: මල්වතු ඔය Malvathu Oya, Tamil: அருவி ஆறு Aruvi Aru) is a 164 km (102 mi) long river in Sri Lanka, connecting the city of Anuradhapura, which was the capital of the country for over 15 centuries, to the coast of Mannar.[1] It currently ranks as the second longest river in the country, with a great historic significance. The northern part of the river, and sometimes the whole river, was once been known as Aruvi Aru.
| Malvathu River | |
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 Malwathu River, near Anuradhapura | |
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| Native name | මල්වතු ඔය (Malvathu Oya) அருவி ஆறு (Aruvi Aru) |
| Location | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | North Central Province |
| ⁃ location | Anuradhapura |
| Mouth | Palk Strait |
⁃ location | Mannar, Northern Province |
⁃ coordinates | 08°48′08″N 79°55′40″E |
| Length | 164 km (102 mi) |
See also
- History of Sri Lanka
- List of rivers in Sri Lanka
References
- Sykes, Jim (2018). The Musical Gift: Sonic Generosity in Post-War Sri Lanka. Oxford University Press. p. 74. ISBN 9780190912031.
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