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The sustainable development of fishing industry through sound resource management and the application of new technology in conformity with national and international laws and conventions for making an effective contribution to the national economy of Sri Lanka.
 
Maritime Zones of Sri Lanka


Length of coastal belt 1770 km.

Territorial Sea 21,700 sq.km. (12 NM. from the base line)

Contiguous Zone 22,600 sq.km. (24 NM.)

Exclusive Economic Zone 5,17,000sq.km. (200 NM.)

Historic Waters (Palk Strait, Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar)

 
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Site update on - 1st January, 2007
 
Site updated by A. Ariyasena Fernando
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