Vellai | |
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| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Vellai is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
Vellai | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Northern Province |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Vellai is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Northern Province.
Coordinates: 8°15′N81°15′E / 8.250°N 81.250°E
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