GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Palk Strait
Palk Strait separates southeastern India from northern Sri Lanka and opens into Palk Bay. It belongs to the broad connection between the Bay of Bengal side and waters toward the Gulf of Mannar.
Fast Facts
- India lies west and northwest; Sri Lanka east and southeast.
- Palk Bay lies southwest of the strait.
- The shoals of Adam’s Bridge / Rama Setu separate much of Palk Bay from the Gulf of Mannar.
Connected lessons
- Palk StraitMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Bay of BengalRelated places
- Arabian SeaRelated places