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Mahaveli

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Mahaveli 

a river in Sri Lanka. It is approximately 330 km long and drains an area of more than 10,000 sq km. The Mahaveli originates in mountains in the central part of the island; two of its branches flow into the Bay of Bengal. The river is fed by rain and is full throughout the year; it is navigable in its lower course. The Mahaveli is used for floating timber.
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