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Situated 309 km. south of Colombo, Yala is approximately
1,259 sq. km. in extend and is located in the south eastern
corner of the island. Its northern boundaries border on
the Lahugala Elephant Sanctuary and it has the added bonus
of a scenic ocean frontage.
The terrain is varied from flat plains alternating with
rocky out crops. The vegetation ranges from open parkland
to dense jungle. Water holes, small lakes, lagoons and streams
provide water for the animals and birds. The speciality
here is the large numbers of elephants.
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