The Sri Lankan tourism authorities have announced plans to develop the northwestern Kalpitiya region into an ecotourism destination.

The region, comprising six individual islands accessible by 20-minute boat rides, offers connection to the Northern Province which was recently opened to the public following the end of the civil war.

The proximity of the Kalpitiya region to the Bandaranaike International Airport and Yala National Park, and its natural coastal environment have been identified as critical factors for the selection of the region to be developed.

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